Brian Kernighan
Canadian computer scientist, co-inventor of the Unix operating system
1942 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Canadian computer scientist, co-inventor of the Unix operating system
Born
January 1, 1942
Age
~84 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, computer scientist, engineer
United StatesBorn in Toronto
1942
Born in Toronto (1942-01-01)
1960
EducationStudied at University of Toronto (1960–1964)
Present
Age ~84
About
Brian Wilson Kernighan is a Canadian computer scientist. He worked at Bell Labs and contributed to the development of Unix alongside Unix creators Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie. Kernighan's name became widely known through co-authorship of the first book on the C programming language with Dennis Ritchie. Kernighan affirmed that he had no part in the design of the C language.
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Who is Brian Kernighan?+
Brian Wilson Kernighan is a Canadian computer scientist. He worked at Bell Labs and contributed to the development of Unix alongside Unix creators Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie. Kernighan's name became widely known through co-authorship of the first book on the C programming language with Dennis R
What does the name Brian mean?+
The name Brian means "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Brian. Brendan.". It is of English origin.
When was Brian Kernighan born?+
Brian Kernighan was born on January 1, 1942.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Brian. Brendan.
The name Brian is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: Brian. Brendan.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Brian — January 1, 1942
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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I quote you in class. The students always lean in.
— a science teacher
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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