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Tech Heroes #10: Eric S. Raymond

Eric S. Raymond (aka ESR) is an American software developer, writer, and open source advocate, best known for his influential role in shaping the philosophy and terminology of the open source movement. Born in 1957, Raymond rose to prominence in the 1990s as both a programmer and a thinker, bridging the gap between software development, cultural analysis, and community organization.

Raymond was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and later...

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