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“You get the software you pay for. In every sense. To the nth degree. That's the way the world works.”

Quote by Dave Winer

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Dave Winer (born May 2, 1955) is an American software developer widely recognized as the "father of RSS" and a pioneer of podcasting technology. As the creator of the RSS (Really Simple Syndication) protocol, Winer revolutionized how people consume online content through automated content aggregation. He founded UserLand Software and developed numerous influential internet tools. His blog, Scripting News, launched in 1997, is considered one of the earliest blogs in the world. more

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