PERSON
Eric S Raymond
- Eric Steven Raymond (known as ESR) is an American software developer, author of The Cathedral and the Bazaar, and co-founder of the Open Source Initiative (OSI).
- He is a prominent advocate for the pragmatic, developmental benefits of open-source software over ideological definitions.
Key Memories & Stories
- Linux Lunacy Shouting Match (October 2001): During the 4th Linux Lunacy Geek Cruise, ESR engaged in a high-volume, spontaneous shouting match with Richard Stallman over "Free Software" versus "Open Source". See The Great Shouting Match.
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