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“As the web becomes more and more of a part of our every day lives, it would be a horrible tragedy if it was locked up inside of companies and proprietary software.”

Quote by Matt Mullenweg

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Matt Mullenweg is an entrepreneur known for his contributions to the open-source software community, particularly as the co-founder of WordPress. His work has had a profound impact on the internet and the world of entrepreneurship. more

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