User:Murray Langton

Background information for Murray Langton

Originally from New Zealand, currently living in London, UK.

Has lots of experience on computer mainframes in systems programming and scientific applications. Previously studied mathematics and economics at university, more recently studied theoretical computer science with Open University. Familiar with a variety of assembly-level and high-level programming languages.

Received a cheque for $2.56 from Knuth for finding a 1-bit error in one of his published programs (cheque has been framed not cashed).

July 2010. Cycled leisurely from John O'Groats to Lands End (1040 miles in 20 days) end to end.

Cycles regularly (100 miles/week since Covid-19 lock-down started). Avid reader, especially science fiction, fantasy, crime, action, naval. Leisure activities include: cycling, camping, National Trust, church/youth work, DIY. Three sons, all well over 6 feet.

Significant contributions
 * Addressing mode
 * Algorithmic efficiency
 * Bicycle gearing
 * Control flow
 * Flight planning
 * Model Railroad Layout
 * Statement (computer science) much improved with helpful advice from User:Macrakis
 * Tent
 * novels of Georgette Heyer
 * The Toll-Gate