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Donald Knuth

I decry the current tendency to seek patents on algorithms. There are better ways to earn a living than to prevent other people from making use of one's contributions to computer science.

Donald Knuth

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Donald Knuth is criticizing the practice of patenting algorithms, suggesting it is not the right approach. He believes that people should find other methods to profit from their work in computer science rather than blocking others from using their ideas.

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