It doesn't matter if he worked for our express benefit or because he simply wanted to. Intent is nearly meaningless in the grand scheme of things. The bottom li

It doesn't matter if he worked for our express benefit or because he simply wanted to. Intent is nearly meaningless in the grand scheme of things. The bottom line is that he contributed an enormous amount and he inspired a generation of technical people. Maybe it doesn't deserve the label "charitable" but it most certainly is hugely beneficial to mankind.