27 Apr
2002
27 Apr
'02
4:25 a.m.
On Wed, 24 Apr 2002, Doc wrote:
Richard M. Stallman not only didn't invent open
software, he didn't
coin the term. He DID provide a very critically imporatant rallying
point and a charismatic front for the computing/coding community.
Charismatic? Ok, maybe in his early years, but I don't call picking at
your toenails and eating the harvest during an interview very
"charismatic".
(Ok, it's only a rumor, but comes from a very reliable source.)
Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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