On the one hand, the press, television, and movies make heroes of vandals by calling them whiz kids.

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.

We have persistent objects, they're called files.

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

When in doubt, use brute force.

SCCS, the source motel! Programs check in and never check out!

I also have an idea for a book on biodiversity, and why and how we should be conserving it.