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Linux Journal: Bruce Perens and the “State of Open Source”

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Apr 8, 2006

“On April 5, Bruce Perens, author of the ‘open source’
definition, gave his annual ‘State of Open Source’ press conference
at the LinuxWorld Expo and Conference in Boston. In an animated
discussion, Perens presented his views and analysis of the impact
recent events have had on open source. As LinuxWorld was my first
opportunity to attend a conference representing TUX Magazine, I was
happy that this was my first press conference. It’s difficult,
though, to remain unbiased and impartial when I witness someone
sharing information on a subject he clearly cares about deeply.
What makes it even more difficult is that I have grown to care
deeply about the subject as well…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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