Chapter
The Evolution of Open Documentation
1:08:30 - 1:15:22 (06:52)
The podcast discusses the evolution of open-source documentation and how it contrasts with the growth of Linux. The speaker talks about their approach to creating a format that everyone can read, as opposed to having multiple formats with different ads and bingo cards.
Clips
The speaker discusses the need for a standard format for online content in the early days of Unix.
1:08:30 - 1:12:28 (03:58)
Unix
Summary
The speaker discusses the need for a standard format for online content in the early days of Unix. They wanted one format that everyone could read, despite different Unix workstation companies having their own documentation.
ChapterThe Evolution of Open Documentation
Episode#278: Tim O'Reilly - The Trend Spotter
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Linux grew up with a focus on building a reference implementation, while print magazines focused on articles, ads, and catalogs of interesting Internet sites; a major contrast to the way free software is used today.
1:12:28 - 1:15:22 (02:54)
Linux
Summary
Linux grew up with a focus on building a reference implementation, while print magazines focused on articles, ads, and catalogs of interesting Internet sites; a major contrast to the way free software is used today.