Eric S. Raymond
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Eric S. Raymond
Summary
Eric S. Raymond is a human[1]. Born in Boston[2], he… he was born on December 4, 1957[3]. He worked as a programmer[4], writer[5], journalist[6], anthropologist[7], and hacker[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (567 views/month, #7,076 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Eric S. Raymond was born in Boston[2].
- Eric S. Raymond was born on December 4, 1957[3].
- Eric S. Raymond held citizenship in United States[10].
- English was Eric S. Raymond's native language[11].
- Eric S. Raymond worked as a programmer[4].
- Eric S. Raymond worked as a writer[5].
- Eric S. Raymond's professions included journalist[6].
- Eric S. Raymond's professions included anthropologist[7].
- Eric S. Raymond's professions included hacker[8].
- Eric S. Raymond worked as a computer scientist[12].
- Eric S. Raymond's field of work was software development[13].
- Eric S. Raymond's field of work was open-source software development[14].
- Eric S. Raymond's field of work was open source movement[15].
- Eric S. Raymond's education included a stint at University of Pennsylvania[16].
- A notable work attributed to Eric S. Raymond is The Cathedral and the Bazaar[17].
- A notable work attributed to Eric S. Raymond is Fetchmail[18].
- Eric S. Raymond is recorded as male[19].
- Eric S. Raymond's instance of is recorded as human[20].
- Eric S. Raymond was affiliated with the Libertarian Party[21].
- Eric S. Raymond is associated with the open source movement movement[22].
- Eric S. Raymond's Commons category is recorded as Eric S. Raymond[23].
- Eric S. Raymond's residence is recorded as Pennsylvania[24].
- Eric S. Raymond's family name is recorded as Raymond[25].
- Eric S. Raymond's given name is recorded as Eric[26].
- Eric S. Raymond's given name is recorded as Steven[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1957-12-04[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 20e8fa22-2cc2-450c-8da2-9e02b72ed1b2[31]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Boston[2], Eric S. Raymond… he was born on December 4, 1957[3]. English was his native language[11].
Education
Eric S. Raymond's education included a stint at University of Pennsylvania[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include programmer[4], writer[5], journalist[6], anthropologist[7], hacker[8], and computer scientist[12]. Fields of work include software development[13], a system lifecycle phase[32]; open-source software development[14]; and open source movement[15].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Cathedral and the Bazaar[17], a written work[33] and Fetchmail[18], a utility software[34], founded in 1996[35].
Personal Life
Eric S. Raymond was affiliated with the Libertarian Party[21].
Why It Matters
Eric S. Raymond ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (567 views/month, #7,076 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
Works attributed to him include The Cathedral and the Bazaar[38], a written work[39]; Linus's Law[40], a principle[41]; and The Art of Unix Programming[42], a version, edition or translation[43].
FAQs
Where was Eric S. Raymond born?
Eric S. Raymond was born in Boston[2].
What did Eric S. Raymond do for work?
Eric S. Raymond worked as programmer[4], writer[5], journalist[6], anthropologist[7], and hacker[8].
Where did Eric S. Raymond go to school?
Eric S. Raymond was educated at University of Pennsylvania[16].