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Operating Systems Design and Implementation

Andrew S. Tanenbaum
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#176 Linus Torvalds (Creator of Linux) artwork
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#176 Linus Torvalds (Creator of Linux)
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“Linus Torvalds mentions this book as the one that launched him to new heights, discussing its impact on his understanding of operating systems.”

Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: impact of a book
For: Aspiring programmers and computer science students
Key quote: “I got a big enthusiastic jolt frankly it's never subsided.”
The host mentions 'Operating Systems Design and Implementation' as a pivotal book that profoundly influenced his understanding of operating systems and programming philosophy. He emphasizes the book's simplicity and the enthusiasm it sparked in him, which has persisted over the years.