May I please add Claude Shannon to your list. He's my hero. And don't forget what Bilbo Baggins said about Aragorn, son of Arathorn:
"All that's gold doesn't glitter." I think this would apply to the discussion about Paul (the moderator for this group). He's gold in my book even if he doesn't glitter! ;-) Also, I would like to mention that John Chambers is a humble man, not motivated by greed or money. I think he's motivated mostly by "the conquest." In case you're wondering, the more famous quote "All that glitters isn't gold" comes from Merchant of Venice, although Shakespeare was not the first person to say it. Aristotle and Chaucer also said it. It's been a common proverb since Aristotle's time. It seems to be something that every generation has to learn. Back to work now.... ;-) Priscilla At 07:58 PM 11/14/01, Hartnell, George wrote: >A very distant shout from the lives of some of those we owe... > >Thomas Hobbs, Charles Babbage, Albert Smee, Alan Turing. It never ceases to >amaze me that 'success', in modern America, equals money. It used to equate >with knowledge and the gaining thereof. Though some of the early digital >pioneers died poor and alone, I doubt the names of many contemporary CEOs >will last as long in history. Nor do I feel their contribution(s) have been >of equal value. The soul of this new machine deserves far better than greed >as the primary motivator. > >Best, G. >Vice-president (honorary), Old Geezers Club ________________________ Priscilla Oppenheimer http://www.priscilla.com Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=26313&t=25805 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
