The implementation of functional languages on parallel machines with distributed memory
M.H.G. Kesseler · Radboud Repository (Radboud University) · 1996
Implementatie De ontwikkeling van parallelle programma's Curriculum VitaeThese very first words have actually been written the last.I have mixed feelings about thanking specific people.I would rather not have a little list of names with noisy empty spaces.But who is going to read a lengthy list?So, I hereby express my appreciation to anyone who inspired me.Still, it takes some carefully chosen silences to make some music and some people suffer the most.John van Groningen and Ronny Wichers Scheur have had to share the same room with me for the last couple of years.In particular, I thank John for not being susceptible to any form of hype, and for his skilfully designed software.Ronny I thank for keeping me sharp -he likes juggling -and for sharing valuable insights in the art of designing graphical user interfaces.Skills and arts combined in a single room.Then, there exist some people who actually wanted to be part of the manuscript committee and read through the whole lot of this thesis.They will tell you it is their job.Well, do not be fooled, they do have a choice.Rita, Herbert and Pieter, I thank you for all the hours I have stolen from you.Rinus, you allowed me to find my own ways.You also carefully prepared me for military service by giving me two of your cats.They certainly find their ways!Together with Marko van Eekelen and Henk Barendregt you have created a place far away from mind-boggling bureaucracies.I do not have to convince you that procedures and creativity do not mix well.Luckily, we have people like Mariëlle van der Zandt and Jacqueline Parijs to deal with all the messy imperative details.And finally, I thank the people that are dearest to me.My parents have always supported me, but not without warning me that paper stuff has its limits.My sister Sandra knew that all along.I thank her for showing me that I am not always right.More than I can possibly say, I thank Monique for