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Philosophy of the GNU Project. These articles give other people's philosophical opinions in support of free software, or related issues, and don't speak for the GNU project — but we more or less agree with them. Many of the Organizations that Work for Freedom in Computer Development and Electronic Communications also have philosophical opinions in support of free software, or related issues. The Trouble with “Free Riding”, by Timothy B. Lee. The Future of Copyright, an essay by Rasmus Fleischer. The Digital Stockholm Syndrome: reflections over some psychological responses to market forces, by Pedro Rezende, University of Brasilia. QuestionCopyright.org is a web site about the history and effects of copyright, dedicated to raise awareness of the harmful consequences of today's copyright system.

How Vista Lets Microsoft Lock Users In by Cory Doctorow. Links to more philosophy articles The Free Software Foundation is the principal organizational sponsor of the GNU Operating System. Back to top. The GNU/Linux P2P Portal View topic - Richard Stallman on P2P. Good timing with the recent corrections, that I just happened to be here to reply to this thread. This interview is great and it's inspiring to read the words of Stallman. First of all let's discuss the mp3 format. While I realize ogg is superior due to being truly free, when it comes to buying hardware devices I am pragmatic. Case in point: my wife requested a digital audio player for her birthday. I have been paying much attention to FSF and Stallman ever since the release of the first draft of GPLv3. I am glad that FSF has taken a stand for freedom, and I see the pure stance of Stallman as inspiring to the rest of us, who have only gone halfway.

Linus seems to be a fan of Treacherous Computing and Digital Restrictions Management. Just today, after reading an article at Ars Technica here, I came to realize that the threat of Treacherous Computing is very real. Thank you, you are appreciated. COLDCUT - TIMBER. NOW THE MOVIE - A COLLABORATIVE FILM PROJECT - NEW CINEMA. IL CINEMA 2.0 - Saggi - Cinema invisibile - Ticho. GOOD COPY BAD COPY.