Larry Rosen on building open source, bridging law and tech, and making space for future generations
Larry Rosen explores his pivotal role in computer science and the evolution of open source licensing. Rosen recounts his educational background, early work in programming languages, and the founding of the Open Source Initiative, contrasting its philosophy with that of the Free Software Foundation. He reflects on the future of open source, its influence on scientific research, and the enduring value of human relationships in shaping innovation.
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Larry Rosen explores his pivotal role in computer science and the evolution of open source licensing. Rosen recounts his educational background, early work in programming languages, and the founding of the Open Source Initiative, contrasting its philosophy with that of the Free Software Foundation. He reflects on the future of open source, its influence on scientific research, and the enduring value of human relationships in shaping innovation.