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Author reflects on 90s tech idealism and the rise of AI

The author reflects on the early days of Linux and open-source advocacy, drawing parallels between the perceived monopolistic power of Microsoft in the 1990s and the current landscape of AI development. They express a hypothetical frustration if operating systems themselves were a recent invention controlled by a single entity, similar to how they feel AI is currently developing. The piece touches on themes of open-source principles and community in the context of AI. AI

IMPACT Reflects on historical tech monopolies and draws parallels to current AI development, questioning control and ownership.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece reflecting on historical tech trends and drawing parallels to current AI developments.

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Author reflects on 90s tech idealism and the rise of AI

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    In the 90s, I was one of quite a few angry linux-evangelizing teenagers who hated Microsoft with the kind of all-consuming passion usually only available to the

    In the 90s, I was one of quite a few angry linux-evangelizing teenagers who hated Microsoft with the kind of all-consuming passion usually only available to the blissfully young and inexperienced. Microsoft were doing Horrible Things with the power they had as owners of the most …