When I hear the words "social responsibility", I want to re… - Eric S. Raymond

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When I hear the words "social responsibility", I want to reach for my gun.

Eric S. Raymond

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About Eric S. Raymond

Eric S. Raymond (born December 4, 1957), often referred to by his initials ESR, is the author of The Cathedral and the Bazaar and the present maintainer of the Jargon File (also known as "The New Hacker's Dictionary").

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Native Name: Eric Steven Raymond

Alternative Names: Eric Raymond • ESR

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When I hear the words "social responsibility", I want to reach for my gun. - Eric S. Raymond

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