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Frederick P. Brooks Jr.

Brooks contributed to computer architecture, operating systems and software engineering, including management of IBM System/360 work and The Mythical Man-Month.

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Brooks contributed to computer architecture, operating systems and software engineering, including management of IBM System/360 work and The Mythical Man-Month.

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  1. Frederick P. Brooks Jr. — Computer History Museum

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