SRO: Will Big Money Change Linux's Backers? | Linux Today

SRO: Will Big Money Change Linux’s Backers?

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SJV
Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
Dec 10, 1999

Open source leader Raymond, for one, has modest plans for
his millions.

“What would you do if you had a million dollars?”

“On Friday, Eric Raymond, open source advocate, member of the VA
Linux board–and newly minted millionaire–answered that
question.”

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Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols

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