To: nettime-l
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[<http://earthspace.net/~esr/writings/cathedral-bazaar/index.html>
As the author remarks, “This paper influenced Netscape’s decision
to release Communicator 5.0 in source, and there are hopeful signs
that it may be launching a long-overdue revolution in the software
industry.” Whether *it* will launch a “revolution”...that it influ-
enced Netscape’s decision is a fact; and if Netscape’s decision is
successful, then other software companies will follow. And that is
a Good Thing. If you’ve already read this, please bear with us; if
you haven’t, well, as they say, share and enjoy. -T]
The Cathedral and the Bazaar by Eric S. Raymond
[There are many copies on the net, no need to reproduce it here — Ted.]