= Bruce Perens
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Bruce Perens is a prominent figure in the free software and open-source communities. He is known for his work as a software engineer, entrepreneur, and advocate for open-source software principles. One of his notable contributions is the creation of the Open Source Definition, which outlines the criteria for software to be considered open source. Perens is also recognized for his role in founding the Open Source Initiative (OSI) in 1998, an organization dedicated to promoting and protecting open-source software.
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