Jamie Zawinski

My one purpose in life is to serve as a warning to others.

Linux is only free if your time has no value.

I think Linux is a great thing, in the big picture. It's a great hacker's tool, and it has a lot of potential to become something more.

In a world of commoditized knowledge, the returns go to the companies who can produce non-standard knowledge.

I've conducted an experiment on my kids. Instead of denying them access to media, I've encouraged it. They read comic books, play Nintendo and watch way too much TV.

I don't think anyone would look at Colombia today and say that it is failing. This positive outcome is an example of the effective application of smart power - it is succeeding.