Richard Stallman
Richard Stallman is a renowned American computer programmer and activist, best known for founding the Free Software Foundation and initiating the free software movement in the 1980s. He advocates for the universal freedom to use, modify, and distribute software, emphasizing the importance of user rights and community collaboration. His vision has significantly influenced the development of open-source software, fostering a culture of sharing and innovation in the tech community.
Born on Mar 16, 1953 (72 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Germany | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 76,167 | $3,845,000 | 3,495$ |
| Totals | 1 | 83,783,942 | 76,167 | $3,845,000 | 3,495$ |
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Germany:
Richard Stallman is known in the software industry for his activism for free software and founding the Free Software Foundation.
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Switzerland:
Richard Stallman is the founder of the free software movement and articulated the vision of unrestricted software use in 1983.
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