I can't recall any difficulty in making the C language definition completely open - any discussion on the matter tended to mention languages whose inventors tried to keep tight control, and consequent ill fate.
-- Dennis Ritchie
   
Dennis Ritchie   Name:
Dennis Ritchie
Type:
Scientist
Nationality:
American
Birth:
September 9, 1941
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