Open source and Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) have roots going back several decades, although the concepts evolved over time. Here's a brief timeline of their development:
1. Early Foundations (1950s-1970s):
- In the early days of computing, during the 1950s and 1960s, software was often shared freely among researchers and developers. Software came bundled with hardware, and source code was openly distributed.
- The sharing of software was common in academic and research settings, particularly within the ARPANET community (the precursor to the internet).
- In 1969, the creation of UNIX at AT&T's Bell Labs became significant because, although initially proprietary, its widespread academic use led to the development of a collaborative culture in software development.
2. GNU Project and Free Software Foundation (1983-1985):
- In 1983, Richard Stallman announced the GNU Project, aiming to create a free Unix-like operating system. This project laid the foundation for the Free Software Movement.
- In 1985, Stallman founded the Free Software Foundation (FSF) to support the movement and promote the idea that software should be free to use, modify, and distribute.
3. The Term "Open Source" (1998):
- Although the practices of open sharing and collaboration were already in place, the term "open source" was coined in 1998 by Christine Peterson as part of an effort to rebrand free software to make it more appealing to businesses.
- The Open Source Initiative (OSI) was founded the same year by Bruce Perens and Eric S. Raymond to promote the use of the term "open source" and to certify open-source licenses.
4. Rise of Popular Open Source Projects (Late 1990s-Present):
- Throughout the late 1990s and into the 2000s, major open-source projects like Linux, Apache HTTP Server, and Mozilla gained traction, showcasing the success of the open-source model.
- The development of platforms like GitHub (founded in 2008) further accelerated the open-source movement by providing a collaborative environment for developers to share and contribute to projects.
In summary:
- The principles underlying open source and FOSS have existed since the early days of computing in the 1950s and 1960s.
- The formalization of the Free Software Movement began with the GNU Project in 1983.
- The term "open source" was coined in 1998 to promote and standardize the practices of collaborative software development.
So, open source and FOSS have been in existence, in various forms, for around 70 years, with more formalized movements and terms emerging in the last 40 years.
For 40 years FOSS people have not cared about design; in fact, they’ve been openly hostile to it.
Desktop system authors used to refuse to produce screenshots for users, insisting that they compile and run the code if they want to see anything running.
That’s the mentality you’re dealing with.
And simply calling for something won’t make it happen; this is the magical thinking rife in communities who don’t know how to solve problems or deal with real people.
And when the scant few try to work with designers and get quotes for work, they scoff at the cost, saying “anyone could do this”. They’re pig ignorant, philistines, stubborn and un cultured.
They will never win!
https://youtu.be/9sJUDx7iEJw?si=MEXIQAwrSknSJnIz
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"content": "Open source and Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) have roots going back several decades, although the concepts evolved over time. Here's a brief timeline of their development:\n\n1. Early Foundations (1950s-1970s):\n - In the early days of computing, during the 1950s and 1960s, software was often shared freely among researchers and developers. Software came bundled with hardware, and source code was openly distributed. \n - The sharing of software was common in academic and research settings, particularly within the ARPANET community (the precursor to the internet).\n - In 1969, the creation of UNIX at AT\u0026T's Bell Labs became significant because, although initially proprietary, its widespread academic use led to the development of a collaborative culture in software development.\n\n2. GNU Project and Free Software Foundation (1983-1985):\n - In 1983, Richard Stallman announced the GNU Project, aiming to create a free Unix-like operating system. This project laid the foundation for the Free Software Movement.\n - In 1985, Stallman founded the Free Software Foundation (FSF) to support the movement and promote the idea that software should be free to use, modify, and distribute.\n\n3. The Term \"Open Source\" (1998):\n - Although the practices of open sharing and collaboration were already in place, the term \"open source\" was coined in 1998 by Christine Peterson as part of an effort to rebrand free software to make it more appealing to businesses. \n - The Open Source Initiative (OSI) was founded the same year by Bruce Perens and Eric S. Raymond to promote the use of the term \"open source\" and to certify open-source licenses.\n\n4. Rise of Popular Open Source Projects (Late 1990s-Present):\n - Throughout the late 1990s and into the 2000s, major open-source projects like Linux, Apache HTTP Server, and Mozilla gained traction, showcasing the success of the open-source model.\n - The development of platforms like GitHub (founded in 2008) further accelerated the open-source movement by providing a collaborative environment for developers to share and contribute to projects.\n\nIn summary:\n- The principles underlying open source and FOSS have existed since the early days of computing in the 1950s and 1960s.\n- The formalization of the Free Software Movement began with the GNU Project in 1983.\n- The term \"open source\" was coined in 1998 to promote and standardize the practices of collaborative software development.\n\nSo, open source and FOSS have been in existence, in various forms, for around 70 years, with more formalized movements and terms emerging in the last 40 years.\n\nFor 40 years FOSS people have not cared about design; in fact, they’ve been openly hostile to it.\n\nDesktop system authors used to refuse to produce screenshots for users, insisting that they compile and run the code if they want to see anything running.\n\nThat’s the mentality you’re dealing with.\n\nAnd simply calling for something won’t make it happen; this is the magical thinking rife in communities who don’t know how to solve problems or deal with real people.\n\nAnd when the scant few try to work with designers and get quotes for work, they scoff at the cost, saying “anyone could do this”. They’re pig ignorant, philistines, stubborn and un cultured.\n\nThey will never win!\n\nhttps://youtu.be/9sJUDx7iEJw?si=MEXIQAwrSknSJnIz",
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