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When was Dennis Ritchie born?

  • 1942

  • 1941

  • 1943

  • 1940

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Born in 1941, Dennis Ritchie, an American computer scientist, played a pivotal role in shaping the digital landscape. Renowned as the co-creator of the C programming language and co-developer of the UNIX operating system, Ritchie's contributions revolutionized software development, networking, and operating system design. His work laid the foundation for modern computing and influenced countless technological advancements that impact our daily lives.
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