
The hack that almost broke the internet
Planet Money
Innovative Solution and Culture of Sharing in Software Community
During the early days of software development, encountering bugs was common. To address this, Bruce created a software tool called 'Electric Fence' that monitored programs for writing errors and alerted the user instantly. This tool was shared within the software community at Pixar and later on online bulletin boards where programmers shared tips and code freely. The culture of sharing in the software community allowed for collaboration and improvement in software development practices, enabling engineers to use helpful tools without management's knowledge.
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