Free Software, Free Society: Selected Essays of Richard M. Stallman

Free Software, Free Society: Selected Essays of Richard M. Stallman is a book by Joshua Gay compiling different essays of Richard M. Stallman. * The intersection of ethics, law, business and computer software is the subject of these essays and speeches by MacArthur Foundation Grant winner, Richard M. Stallman. This collection includes historical writings such as The GNU Manifesto, which defined and launched the activist Free Software Movement, along with new writings on hot topics in copyright, patent law, and the controversial issue of "trusted computing." Stallman takes a critical look at common abuses of copyright law and patents when applied to computer software programs, and how these abuses damage our entire society and remove our existing freedoms. He also discusses the social aspects of software and how free software can create community and social justice. * The first edition was published 8 years ago by GNU Press under the GNU Free Documentation License. * Essays contained in this book deal mainly about ethics, law, business and their application to computer software. * The introduction is written by Lawrence Lessig, professor at Stanford University. * The book is divided into three main parts, and also includes a fourth one with GNU licenses: [1] The GNU Project and the Free Software Foundation, [2] Copyrights, Copylefts and Patents, [3] Creating a Free Society, [4] GNU Licenses. * Money raised from the sale of this book supports the development of free software and documentation.

Computers & Technology

Richard M. Stallman

Joshua Gay

History & Culture

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

<p>In this exciting new release, Pastor Joshua Gay guides readers on a pilgrimage for biblical Sonship. Discover the life of a true son through study of the Scripture and powerful testimonies. The author shines the light on many pitfalls that ensnare today's generation while revealing the true picture of faithful spiritual sons and daughters. This journey reveals the principles and praxis of Sonship that this generation desperately needs in order to release an empowerment to be world–changers. Are you a true biblical spiritual son or daughter? The change begins with one and from there a new generation is ignited to transmit an epidemic of holiness and power to reach the world for Jesus Christ. Be the change.</p>

Sonship

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Parsons Publishing House

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