How Tanenbaum (AST) and Distributed Systems Changed The World

At the time of writing, hardly anyone needs an introduction to Linux or Python or Ethernet or Android. If you, the reader, are an avid enthusiast with a computer-science degree or experience, you may be tempted to stop reading because you think you already know where this post is going. I urge you to stay because I’m certain that this post has at least one fact to teach you. And even if you…