"I developed some unique software to public it on the web that I call the Folklore Project"
- Andy Hertzfeld
About this Quote
In this quote, Andy Hertzfeld is explaining his creation of a special software application that he has actually called the "Folklore Project." This software is designed to be shown the public on the web. It is most likely that this project is related to collecting and maintaining folklore, which is the standard beliefs, customizeds, and stories of a particular culture or community. By establishing this software, Hertzfeld is making it easier for people to access and share folklore, possibly assisting to keep these crucial cultural traditions alive. This quote highlights Hertzfeld's passion for technology and his desire to use it for the greater good of maintaining and sharing cultural heritage.
This quote is written / told by Andy Hertzfeld somewhere between April 6, 1953 and today. He was a famous Inventor from USA.
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