About Quote by Jon Johansen
“I'm 16 now, I was 15 when it happened... and the encryption code wasn't in fact written by me, but written by the German member. There seems to be a bit of confusion about that part.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Tech Talk, 2005
A confusion exists about who wrote an encryption code; the German member actually authored it.
In simple terms: Misattribution of code authorship.
Clarify contributions in collaborative work.
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When to use this quote
- software development
- open source projects
- academic research
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure proper credit in teamwork?
- What systems prevent misattribution?
Legal disputes can arise from unclear credit.