DMR: "Very early C compilers and language"

An interesting article by Dennis Ritchie discussing early C compilers recovered from old DECtapes. The source code and history are fascinating reads. The quality of the code (the "kludgery"1, as he puts it) to me just brings smiles---I appreciate seeing the code in its original glory.

It is also saddening reading the words of such a great man who is no longer with us; perhaps it helps to better appreciate his legacy.