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“I have met bright students in computer science who have never seen the source code of a large program. They may be good at writing small programs, but they can't begin to learn the different skills of writing large ones if they can't see how others have done it.”

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

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

This book compiles a selection of essays by Richard M. Stallman, a prominent figure in the free software movement. The essays delve into the philosophy of free software, emphasizing the importance of user freedom and the societal benefits of open-source software. Stallman's writings explore the ethical and practical aspects of software freedom, offering insights into the history and future of the free software movement. more

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Richard Stallman

Richard Stallman, born on March 16, 1953, is a renowned activist. He is one of the founders of the free software movement, the founder of the GNU project, and the founder of the Free Software Foundation (FSF). Stallman is dedicated to promoting the ideas of free software, advocating for users' freedom to use, study, modify, and distribute software. more

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