Bruce Perens tells how he got involved with Linux and Free Software (video)
Posted by: Anonymous
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on April 20, 2008 05:35 AM
Amazing! Thank you for recording this bit of living history.
It's always a relief when we can see just how a regular guy with a regular job can become a pioneer, and example for us all. In any industry, these pioneers can be found, if they are looked for. Since they are no different than you and me, it would seem to be a good move for the industry to encourage everyone to do what they feel is right and take on challenges that may one day land their work in space or the latest movie technology.
I wonder if we will one day just consider everyone's achievements in their day to day regular work "normal".
Again, this was an awesome and historic piece of work, and in Bruce's own words, it doesn't getter better than that.
I've been using and teaching people how to use FOSS in business and their personal lives for over 10 years, the benefits keep increasing month by month, not every other year or two (or five) like most non FOSS applications.
I believe it's because of the principles behind FOSS, the principles of community and common good of all, that people can step up and make huge strides in development. Anyone with the knowledge can build rebuild and unbuild apps etc. as they see fit.
Bruce is proof that it is lucrative and worth the time and effort to remain unbiased and "open" to whatever comes your way.
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Bruce Perens tells how he got involved with Linux and Free Software (video)
Posted by: Anonymous [ip: 209.91.36.238] on April 20, 2008 05:35 AMIt's always a relief when we can see just how a regular guy with a regular job can become a pioneer, and example for us all. In any industry, these pioneers can be found, if they are looked for. Since they are no different than you and me, it would seem to be a good move for the industry to encourage everyone to do what they feel is right and take on challenges that may one day land their work in space or the latest movie technology.
I wonder if we will one day just consider everyone's achievements in their day to day regular work "normal".
Again, this was an awesome and historic piece of work, and in Bruce's own words, it doesn't getter better than that.
I've been using and teaching people how to use FOSS in business and their personal lives for over 10 years, the benefits keep increasing month by month, not every other year or two (or five) like most non FOSS applications.
I believe it's because of the principles behind FOSS, the principles of community and common good of all, that people can step up and make huge strides in development. Anyone with the knowledge can build rebuild and unbuild apps etc. as they see fit.
Bruce is proof that it is lucrative and worth the time and effort to remain unbiased and "open" to whatever comes your way.
Thanks again,
rkrii
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