Drew DeVault on the outsider culture that built open source
Hacker News·1mo·Drew DeVault
DeVault examines how open source succeeded by attracting people who didn't fit into traditional tech—the misfits, autodidacts, and unconventional thinkers who became the field's backbone. It's a reflection on why indie makers thrive in FOSS: the ecosystem rewards skill and contribution over credentials and conformity.
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