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Dennis M. Ritchie

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Dennis M. Ritchie

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Also known as Dennis MacAlistair Ritchie, A. Ritči, dmr, Dennis Ritchie

American computer scientist, co-inventor of the Unix operating system and the C programming language

AI overview

Dennis M. Ritchie was an American computer scientist who co-invented Unix, an influential operating system, and created the C programming language. His work on these foundational computing technologies shaped how software is built and systems are designed for decades to come.

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Born
9 September 1941
Died
12 October 2011
Works
1

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  • The C Programming language
  • The C Programming Language

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1941-05-13
Active to
1959-02-03
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Discography

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5 total works indexed

  1. limma powers differential expression analyses for RNA-sequencing and microarray studies

    · 2015 · cited 37,021x

  2. The NCEP/NCAR 40-Year Reanalysis Project

    · 1996 · cited 18,867x

  3. A global reference for human genetic variation

    · 2015 · cited 17,787x

  4. The american rheumatism association 1987 revised criteria for the classification of rheumatoid arthritis

    · 1988 · cited 15,809x

  5. Matrix Elasticity Directs Stem Cell Lineage Specification

    · 2006 · cited 12,529x

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Encyclopedic overview

Dennis MacAlistair Ritchie (September 9, 1941 – c. October 12, 2011) was an American computer scientist. He created, together with long-time colleague Ken Thompson, the Unix operating system, C programming language, and B programming language.

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