However, as every parent of a small child knows, converting a large object into small fragments is considerably easier than the reverse process. (Andrew S. Tanenbaum)

However, as every parent of a small child knows, converting a large object into small fragments is considerably easier than the reverse process.

Andrew S. Tanenbaum

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