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“Sharing the code just seems like The Right Thing to Do. It costs us rather little, but it benefits a lot of people in sometimes very significant ways. There are many university research projects, proof of concept publisher demos, and new platform test beds that have leveraged the code. Free software that people value adds wealth to the world.”

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John Carmack

John Carmack, born on August 20, 1970, is a renowned programmer in the field of game development. He is particularly famous for his work at ID Software, where he was instrumental in creating classic games such as 'Doom' and 'Quake'. Carmack has made significant contributions to game engine technology, 3D graphics, and virtual reality. more

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