It’s been twenty years now that I’ve gotten one of the best letters ever. Donald Knuth confirmed the error I had found in one of his books and sent me the coveted check! Donald Knuth and his reward for any error in one of his books (even typographical ones) are computer science folklore. Preposterous to think that I could possibly earn one! His books have been combed through by thousands and thousands of people. Smarter people than I am. More patient people. And then it happened. I thought I ...
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