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Originally published in: [Free Software, Free Society: Selected Essays of Richard M. Stallman https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/fsfs/rms-essays.pdf](https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/fsfs/rms-essays.pdf) 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. Given the current turmoil in copyright and patent laws, including the DMCA and proposed CBDTPA, these essays are more relevant than ever. Stallman tackles head-on the essential issues driving the current changes in copyright law. He argues that for creativity to flouri

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Author

Richard M. Stallman, Lawrence Lessig, Joshua Gay, Laurence Lessig, Laurence Lessig

Publisher

Free Software Foundation

Published

2002

Language

EN

ISBN

9781882114986

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Computer Science, Philosophy, Fiction

Rating

4.12 / 5 (264 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13