Free software movement

GPTKB entity

Statements (41)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:GNU_2.0
gptkbp:advocates_for software freedom
gptkbp:appears_in the tech industry
gptkbp:challenges corporate interests
gptkbp:community_impact on software development
gptkbp:encourages gptkb:collaboration
user empowerment
gptkbp:founded gptkb:Robert_Stallman
gptkbp:has_community of developers and users
gptkbp:has_impact_on education and research
gptkbp:has_influence_on various software projects
software licensing
the development of free hardware
gptkbp:historical_role the 1980s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Free software movement
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:GNU_Project
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:Software_Freedom_Day
gptkbp:is_characterized_by the four essential freedoms
gptkbp:is_discussed_in academic literature
gptkbp:is_involved_in advocacy and education
gptkbp:is_linked_to hacker culture
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with the term 'copyleft'
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to open source movement
gptkbp:is_opposed_by gptkb:software
gptkbp:is_part_of digital rights advocacy
the larger open knowledge movement
gptkbp:is_promoted_by conferences and events
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:the_United_Nations
various organizations
gptkbp:is_supported_by gptkb:Foundation
various non-profits
gptkbp:key The GNU Manifesto
gptkbp:led_to creation of free software licenses
the establishment of free software communities
gptkbp:philosophy ethical considerations
gptkbp:produced_by numerous free software applications
gptkbp:promotes gptkb:project
gptkbp:supports user rights
gptkbp:was_a_response_to software monopolies