“The Industry Standard” — the essential source of news and
services for the Internet Economy — published its inaugural
selection of “The NET 21″ in its June 28 issue, available today.
Chosen from an array of business leaders, politicians, financiers,
academics, scientists and the media in 21 categories, these are the
real influencers who have played crucial roles in the development
of the Internet, as determined by the editorial staff of the
award-winning publication.”
Most Important Software Developer
The person who plays the most important role in building the
software which makes the NET tick.
Winner: Bill Joy, Chief Scientist, Sun Microsystems
Runner-Up: Linus Torvalds, Creator of LinuxMost Influential Thinker
The person whose ideas about the InterNET matter most.
Winner: Alan Greenspan, Chairman, the Federal Reserve Board
Runner-Up: Eric Raymond, President, the Open
Source Initiative; Author, “The Cathedral and The Bazaar.”