"This show features an interview with Richard Stallman, founder of the free software movement and the man who put the GNU into GNU/Linux. After introducing the concept of free software, Richard offers some trenchant criticism of two tech superstars: the Lord of Linux, Linus Torvalds, and Apple guru Steve Jobs. From there, we move into a discussion of the impact of free software - and freedom more generally - on the evolution of personal and global consciousness."
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Member since:2006-03-12
Its "secret" is just not good enough.
Linux is magnificent. Its a remarkable achievement. Its not been done by one man...or even ten men, but thousand working countless hours. Stallman is one name amongst many, who holds some influence. Its of under no doubt he deserves credit. Does he or anyone deserve to be crediting for Linux...absolutely not, Like it or Loath it he was a pioneer *his* name is on the manifesto, who *deserves* the credit, the thousands who did the work, and nobody knows their names.
I read an article a long time back arguing that the reason Linux hadn't gone mainstream, was the lack of a recognizable public figurehead. I don't think it can have one. Everyone is a small cog in the Linux universe, and I personally think its better for that
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2006-02-15
Its pretty clear you pulled that figure out of the air.
No it's not. It's clear that I'm not going to defend it here. I gave my reason, and you don't believe it. Stalemate.
*nobody* reads these, posts down the bottom of the page so seriously. Whats wrong with you and Stallman...and don't give me any of that garbage you gave me before.
There's nothing "wrong" with me and Stallman. I've known him since '84, and I don't think he should take as much credit as he claims. That's all there is to it.