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The counterculture movement produced a generation eager to explore new forms of communication and community. Though they were not solely responsible for the tech boom, many "hippies" recognized the potential for computers to empower individuals, leading them to warp the tools of conventional society into instruments of liberation. This ethos found its voice in software sharing, where coding was not just a profession but a medium for collaboration and creativity. Some, like Bill Gates and Paul Allen, took a more entrepreneurial path, seeking to monetize their innovations, but the roots of their ambitions aligned closely with the earlier ideals of open sharing and participatory development.