Famous Programmers From Adleman to Zimmermann
   
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View an analysis of 222 famous programmers who are revered in the hacker culture as respected innovators, superstar coders, and the heroes of the computer revolution. Graphs break down the projects that propelled them to fame, the number of projects it took to make them famous, and the relative numbers of men, women, and even transsexuals who make up this elite group of famous hackers.