Richard M. Stallman (Programmer)

Richard M. Stallman is an influential computer programmer and activist best known for founding the Free Software Foundation and initiating the free software movement. He advocates for users' freedom to use, modify, and share software. In 1983, he launched the GNU Project to create a free operating system, which later became part of the widely used Linux system. Stallman also developed the GNU General Public License (GPL), a key legal framework that protects software freedom. His work emphasizes the ethical and social implications of software, encouraging greater awareness of users' rights in the digital age.