Anarchism triumphant: Free software and the death of copyright

Authors

  • Eben Moglen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5210/fm.v4i8.684

Abstract

The spread of the Linux operating system kernel has directed attention at the free software movement. This paper shows why free software, far from being a marginal participant in the commercial software market, is the vital first step in the withering away of the intellectual property system.

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Published

1999-08-02

How to Cite

Moglen, E. (1999). Anarchism triumphant: Free software and the death of copyright. First Monday, 4(8). https://doi.org/10.5210/fm.v4i8.684