The Early Days of Unix at Bell Labs

Explore the fascinating history and enduring impact of the Unix operating system in this 49-minute conference talk by Brian Kernighan at LCA 2022 Online. Trace the evolution of Unix from a small experiment to a multi-billion dollar industry, examining its preserved good ideas, abandoned concepts, and questionable practices that have thrived. Gain insights into the creation of Unix, its technical legacy, and its influence on modern computing. Discover how Unix fostered a community, shaped the development of tools and programming languages, and continues to impact the open-source ecosystem. Learn about key figures like Ken Thompson and Linus Torvalds, and understand Unix's role in various industries, from pocket calculators to blockbuster movies.

Intro
Ken Thompson
Unix
Cat
Market forecast
Unix Heritage Society
C
Doug Michael Ray
Pipes
Building tools
Pocket calculator
Word list
Unix 6th edition
Portability
IBM PC
Unix is everywhere
Recognition
Jurassic Park
The Rise of Unix
Linus Torvalds
Unix Fan Club
Technical legacy of Unix
The essence of Unix
How did Unix come about
Is there a monopoly on good people
Unix was meant to provide a community