Socialism isn't a political system. Neither, come to that, is liberalism. Socialism is an economic system. Liberalism is a political philosophy.
How about, instead of using labels like "liberal vs socialist" to express your point, you actually describe what you mean? Because you clearly haven't conveyed the contrast between Engelbart and the "younger programmers" that you wanted to.
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Socialism isn't a political system. Neither, come to that, is liberalism. Socialism is an economic system. Liberalism is a political philosophy.
How about, instead of using labels like "liberal vs socialist" to express your point, you actually describe what you mean? Because you clearly haven't conveyed the contrast between Engelbart and the "younger programmers" that you wanted to.
Socialism is as much a political philosophy and system as it is an economic system.
You seem to like Wikipedia, so I suggest you go read up on it.
And please read what was actually written.
I was not expressing a point I was thanking someone for giving me a new perspective on things.
Whether your understanding of the words socialism & liberalism allow you to understand that is really not of my concern.