importantSYS.SOURCE: thomas-huehn.com• 2026-10-10T15:47:01Z

Donald Knuth's Error Reward Check for Computer Modern Typefaces

#error_reward #software #computer_science

A programmer recounts discovering a typographical error in Donald Knuth's 'Computer Modern Typefaces' and receiving a symbolic reward check, highlighting Knuth's tradition of compensating error finders. The author later received a smaller check for an incorrect report, illustrating the rigorous standards of academic and technical scrutiny.

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