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200185 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(91 ratings)• TMDB

Technology Innovation

Revolution OS

200185 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(91 ratings)• TMDB

Richard Stallman and Linus Torvalds significantly influenced the Open Source movement by developing GNU/Linux to counter Microsoft’s proprietary software model.

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Richard Stallman and Linus Torvalds significantly influenced the Open Source movement by developing GNU/Linux to counter Microsoft’s proprietary software model.

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J.T.S. Mooredirector

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Susan Egan

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Richard M. Stallman

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Richard Stallman and Linus Torvalds emerge as key figures in the rise of the Open Source movement. Set against the backdrop of the late 20th century, "Revolution OS" details their efforts to challenge Microsoft’s proprietary software model. The film includes interviews and archival footage that illustrate the motivations behind their push for free software. It documents the creation of GNU/Linux and the development of a community focused on collaborative software practices. The documentary runs for 85 minutes and was directed by J.T.S. Moore in 2001.

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