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Computer Science Crossword: Ideas from Notable Research Papers

A crossword puzzle that tests knowledge of key ideas from notable computer science research papers.

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- This is a crossword puzzle that tests knowledge of important computer science research papers. The clues reference well-known papers, concepts, and authors like Dijkstra, Turing, Shannon, Lamport, and others. - Each clue points to a specific term (e.g., "Leslie Lamport's bakery algorithm concept" = MUTUAL EXCLUSION). Solving requires familiarity with landmark CS papers ranging from the 1930s to the 2000s. - The puzzle covers topics like distributed systems, cryptography, AI, computability, networking, and programming languages — a broad tour of foundational CS ideas. - It's hosted on cstrivia.com, a site focused on CS-themed puzzles and trivia, suggesting this is for enthusiasts or students looking to test their knowledge of academic CS history.

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