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Decentralization

Posted by michael on from the see-also-recentralization dept.

jamesgregory writes "'Geeks make new stuff primarily because it's fun, because it's useful, and because they can. Suits make new stuff primarily because they hope to earn a profit. Yes, that is an oversimplification, and there's overlap between the two types -- there are plenty of profit-seeking geeks and geeky business folks. Still, the distinction is real.'"

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  1. what about the sharks and the jets by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    the geeks need to make something that'll filter these stupid topics

  2. well by SweetAndSourJesus · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Why are you reading it, then?

    What could we possibly gain by knowing that you don't find this item newsworthy? Why bother with commentary like that?

    If you don't like a story, just move along.

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  3. You got it wrong by NixterAg · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    make new stuff primarily because it's fun, because it's useful, and because they can. ...and to impress a bunch of nameless 15-year-olds on IRC.

    About 10% of geeks are in it to challenge and entertain themselves. The other 90% are in it for the pissing contest.