I don't have a problem with someone using their talents to become successful, I just don't think the highest calling is success. Things like freedom and the expansion of knowledge are beyond success, beyond the personal.
Free software zealot, eccentric habits
Goodreads quotes, various talks
Undated, frequently expressed sentiment
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"In the church of Emacs we have a great sism between several versions of Emacs."
Humorous"If there is a Like button in a page, Facebook knows who visited that page. And it can get IP address of the computer visiting the page even if the person is not a Facebook user."
Controversial"We're heading for total disaster if we don't put an end to extreme capitalism and re-established democracy."
Controversial"As a matter of principle, I refuse to own a tie. I find ties uncomfortable, so I don't wear them."
Controversial"In practice, the copyright system does a bad job of supporting authors, aside from the most popular ones."
Controversial