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Richard Stallman’s GNU Manifesto Turns Thirty – The New Yorker

Posted on 2015-10-04 by arjaybe

With the recent revelations about the misuse of closed software, this celebration of Free Software is timely and welcome. The linked New Yorker article focuses on Richard Stallman, an idealist who has lived by his principles in the face of … Continue reading →

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Volkswagen Uses DMCA and Closed Software to Cheat

Posted on 2015-09-27 by arjaybe

By now we’ve all heard of the shameful way Volkswagen has cheated all of us in their manipulation of pollution test results. The software in its emission control system could detect when it was being tested, and change the car’s … Continue reading →

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