![]() ![]() In the beginning it was ``only'' about the freedom to program, which a minority of people needed when computers were not widely available. ![]() The grouping of the essays shows how Stallman himself and the movement in general have been forced to evolve over time. For example, laws and legal briefs are Free as in Freedom. Lessig's introduction provides the right start by pointing out that if the Free Software movement is new, radical or revolutionary, it is because it brings to software the freedoms already present in the pre-software world. Second, having all the essays in one place, with cross-references, updates and notes from Stallman himself, helps readers see the big picture. Most of this material is available on-line, but there are a couple of reasons to buy the book: First, the profits go to the Free Software Foundation. The introduction is by Lawrence Lessig, Professor at Stanford Law School. Stallman between 19 ranges from historical milestones, including the GNU Manifesto, to transcripts of some recent speeches. This collection of 21 essays written by Richard M. Book Review: Free Software, Free Society: Selected Essays of Richard M. ![]()
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