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The protean nature of the computer is such that it can act like a machine or like a language to be shaped and exploited
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"The protean nature of the computer is such that it can act like a machine or like a language to be shaped and exploited"

- Alan Kay

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This quote by Alan Kay speaks to the extraordinary versatility of computer systems. He is recommending that computer systems can be utilized in a range of methods, both as a maker and as a language. As a device, computers can be used to carry out intricate calculations and jobs quickly and precisely. As a language, computer systems can be configured to do almost anything, from creating complex software application to managing robots. This quote highlights the truth that computers are extremely effective tools that can be utilized in a variety of ways. They can be used to automate procedures, produce new products, and even help us comprehend the world around us. The protean nature of computer systems enables us to form and exploit them in manner ins which were never before possible.

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Alan Kay This quote is written / told by Alan Kay somewhere between May 17, 1940 and today. He was a famous Scientist from USA. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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