Talking about Software Freedom

Software Freedom Law Show episode 0x27

May 11, 2010

Karen and Bradley discuss their views on software freedom advocacy.

Running time: 49:48.

Karen participated in Model Congress when she was in high school, but not Model U.N. Bradley happened to encounter a Model U.N. in his hotel following the Linux Foundation's Collaboration Summit this year. (04:46)
Karen mentions that free and open source software is pointed to as a recruitment tool. (11:41)
Bradley thinks long term, but not necessarily as long term as some. (12:21)
Karen and Bradley agree that it's worthwhile to teach kids about software freedom. (13:03)
Bradley mentioned SugarLabs. (13:28)
Bradley mentioned Andy Hertzfeld. (14:30)
Karen mentions that proprietary software causes fear amongst users. (16:04)
Bradley referred to the Star Trek episode “Errand of Mercy”. He also refers to the Information Society song “What's on Your Mind” (26:24)
Bradley and Karen discuss whether Leonard Nimoy will retire. (27:12)
Bradley refers to the term “Fauxpen” that Tarus Balog uses in his speeches. (33:29)

Bradley and Karen ask for input from listeners as to what they would like to hear on the show.

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