Howard H. Aiken quotes

Howard H. Aiken was an American scientist and a pioneer in computer engineering. Known for designing the Harvard Mark I, one of the first large-scale automatic digital computers, his work significantly advanced early computing technology. He played a crucial role in laying the foundations for modern computer science. Here are 4 of his quotes:

Do not worry about people stealing your ideas. If your ideas are any good, you will to ram them down people´s throats. (Howard H. Aiken)
The desire to economize time and mental effort in arithmetical computations, and to eliminate human liability to error is probably as old as the science of arithmetic itself. View quote
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Originally one thought that if there were a half dozen large computers in this country, hidden away in research laboratories, this would take care of all requirements we had throughout the country. View quote
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Theres my education in computers, right there; this is the whole thing, everything I took out of a book. View quote
Howard H. Aiken

Howard H. Aiken

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Occupation: American Scientist
Born: March 8, 1900
Died: March 14, 1973
Quotes count: 4
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