Berkeley Quote by Eric S. Raymond
“Berkeley hackers liked to see themselves as rebels against soulless corporate empires.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Cathedral and the Bazaar, 1999, USA
Hackers view themselves as rebels challenging impersonal corporate dominance.
In simple terms: Hackers rebel against corporate control.
Support open, community‑driven tech.
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When to use this quote
- software development
- tech conferences
- online forums
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates hacker culture?
- How can corporations adopt open principles?
Not all tech innovation is rebellious.