http://forum.lowyat.net/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:34:25 +0800 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/186330 Richard Stallman will speak about the goals and philosophy of the Free Software Movement, and the status and history the GNU operating system, which in combination with the kernel Linux is now used by tens of millions of users world-wide. <br /><br />Richard Stallman will also explain how software patents obstruct software development. Software patents are patents that cover software ideas. They restrict the development of software, so that every design decision brings a risk of getting sued. Patents in other fields restrict factories, but software patents restrict every computer user. Economic research shows that they even retard progress. <br /><br />link: <a href='http://www.asix.com.my/rms2005/index.html' target='_blank'>http://www.asix.com.my/rms2005/index.html</a><br /><br /><b>REGISTRATION IS FREE. LIMITED SEATS</b> deus_ex_machina Linux &amp; Open Source Software Thu, 11 Aug 2005 16:56:39 +0800