Cadre Quote by Eric S. Raymond
“Today I am one of the senior technical cadre that makes the Internet work, and a core Linux and open-source developer.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Open Source Summit, 2005
Senior technical leaders recognize the essential role of open‑source work in keeping the Internet functional.
In simple terms: Open‑source work keeps the Internet running.
Key Takeaway
Support and contribute to open‑source projects.
Themes
technology
community
infrastructure
Mood
pragmatic
inspirational
Type
professional
reflective
When to use this quote
- software maintenance
- network reliability
- open‑source advocacy
Key Concepts
collaborative development
digital stewardship
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better recognize open‑source contributors?
- What incentives encourage sustained involvement?
A Different Perspective
Open‑source contributions can be undervalued or underfunded.
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