I’ve read a lot of stuff from Richard Stallman in the past, but the other day was the first interview I’ve heard with him - on the GNU / Linux User podcast. You can download the MP3 or OGG using the appropriate links.
In this interview (just over an hour) he gives a good summary of what the Free Software Foundation is all about, and what they mean by the term “free (as in freedom) software”. Also included are his opinions on why people should call the Linux OS’s “GNU/Linux”, some thoughts on the concept of “intellectual property” (and how that term is commonly misapplied in the context of copyrights and patents), and even several comments about the Bush administration.
All in all, it’s a very informative interview. The guy is a bit of a jerk at times, and I think he takes himself and his position on some things (like the naming thing) a little too seriously, but it’s still good info nonetheless. I actually agree with a lot of his views, both technology related and otherwise, but I hope I don’t come off quite as arrogant in conversation about it.
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Nate made me sit through Revelations OS. A documentary on free software which included Richard Stallman. It was kind of interesting even though I’m not into this kind of thing.
oops I ment revolution