title: Who "invented" i,j,k as integer counter variable names?
body: <blockquote>
    <p><strong>Possible Duplicate:</strong><br>
    <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/454303/why-are-we-using-i-as-a-counter-in-loops">Why are we using i as a counter in loops</a>  </p>
  </blockquote>
  
  <p>I've used these myself for more than 15 years but cannot really remember how/where I picked up that habit. As it is really widespread, I'm curious to know who originally suggested / recommended using these names for integer loop counters (was it the K&amp;R book?).</p>