leaving a legacy is why i contribute to open source software. i don't do it to become famous or be remembered when i'm gone, i do it to leave something tangibl

leaving a legacy is why i contribute to open source software. i don't do it to become famous or be remembered when i'm gone, i do it to leave something tangible for others to use, to benefit from, and learn from (even if it's learning what not to do). running a company, making money, selling services to customers; these are all short-term things. providing value to customers is great, but let's face it, we all do it for money.