Computers quote by Alan Perlis

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If your computer speaks English, it was probably made in Japan
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"If your computer speaks English, it was probably made in Japan"

- Alan Perlis

About this Quote

This quote by Alan Perlis is an amusing method of pointing out the frequency of Japanese innovation in the world. It implies that the majority of computer systems are made in Japan, which the language of option for these computers is English. This is likely due to the reality that English is the most extensively spoken language in the world, and hence the most sensible option for a computer system's language. It also speaks to the quality of Japanese technology, as a number of the world's leading computer system makers are based in Japan. This quote is a pointer of the importance of Japanese innovation on the planet, and how it has actually become an important part of our lives. It likewise functions as a suggestion of the value of language in our lives, and how it can be utilized to bridge the space in between cultures.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Alan Perlis between April 1, 1922 and February 7, 1990. He/she was a famous Scientist from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Computers. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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