I wanted to separate data from programs, because data and instructions are very different.

In fact, we started off with two or three different shells and the shell had life of its own.

I also enjoy writing my regular column for Organic Gardening magazine, so I may do more of that sort of thing in the future, if anybody wants it!

I wanted to separate data from programs, because data and instructions are very different.

For most of that time, I've also been a keen gardener, but for many years I failed to make the connection between gardening and science.

It's always good to take an orthogonal view of something. It develops ideas.

The X server has to be the biggest program I've ever seen that doesn't do anything for you.