Politecnico Open unix Labs (POuL), in collaboration with Fedimedia Italia, is delighted to welcome Richard Stallman for an in-depth look at the ethical and political challenges facing digital freedom. He will explore how proprietary software and centralized services restrict user autonomy, and why Free/Libre software remains our strongest defense against these threats. The event will last approximately 2 hours, including a Q&A session.
Dr. Richard Stallman launched the Free Software Movement and the GNU project in 1983, laying the groundwork for today’s GNU/Linux systems. He has been the GNU project’s lead architect and organizer, and he developed a number of widely used GNU software, including, among others, the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC), GNU Debugger (GDB), and GNU Emacs text editor. As the driving force behind the Free Software Foundation, his work champions user rights, transparency, and control over digital technology. He has received the ACM Grace Hopper Award, a MacArthur Fellowship, the EFF Pioneer Award, and induction into the Internet Hall of Fame. In short, he is not only one of the most famous programmers in the world, but also the most influential advocate of Free Software.
Politecnico Open unix Labs (POuL)
We are a student association of Politecnico di Milano dedicated to the organization of courses, conferences and workshops. We aim to share how Free Software (and Hardware) can be employed in personal and professional projects.
Fedimedia Italia
A new-born, non-profit association promoting a free, ethical, and decentralized Italian Fediverse inspired by initiatives like FediGov.eu. Currently, website and social media are under construction. You can find them on their website: https://fedimedia.it or on mastodon @fedimedia@mastodon.uno
When: Monday, May 26th 2025, from 17:15
Where: Room 9.1.2, Leonardo Campus, Politecnico di Milano
Admission: Gratis
Registration: Not required
