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[xela]

I suspect the intersection of those of my friends who haven't already seen this and those who care is quite small. But for that subset: To celebrate the publication of e-books of his 50-years-and-counting work in progress, The Art of Computer Programming: "Twenty Questions for Donald Knuth." Featuring questions from the likes of Radia Perlman and Guy Steele. Also includes Knuth's thoughts on why he believes P = NP — and furthermore, thinks it doesn't matter. A fun read, chock full of Knuth's trademark witty erudition.

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[angerona.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I haven't seen it, but would love to read his answers.

[yakshaver.livejournal.com]

You're welcome.

I'm always a little surprised to find a comment from someone I don't know (or at any rate, can't tell that I know, if I do) in real life. And always curious how they came to be reading me....

[angerona.livejournal.com]

You do know me in real life. Or at least we've intersected at various SIPB meetings years ago.

[yakshaver.livejournal.com]

Lucy?

[angerona.livejournal.com]

of course :)

[yakshaver.livejournal.com]

Excellent! Lovely to hear from you. Friended you back.

[angerona.livejournal.com]

Thank you, but I don't know if there's any point in friending me, since I mostly write in Russian. I'll keep reading your LJ regardless :).

[gigglefest.livejournal.com]

That looks interesting and I hadn't already seen it. Thanks for sharing!

[yakshaver.livejournal.com]

Happy to --- and great to hear from you! How've you been?