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“It's not about ego. Really. If it was ego, I'd be telling you about my awesome... oh, never mind.”

Quote by Bruce Perens

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Bruce Perens, born in 1958, is a computer programmer who has had a significant impact on the field of open-source software. He is particularly renowned for his early contributions to the Linux kernel and has played a pivotal role in the open-source movement. Perens was instrumental in the creation of the Debian project and served as its project leader. He also co-founded the Open Source Initiative (OSI), which promotes the open-source philosophy. more

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