# Who is Richard Stallman?

Richard Stallman, 2024

Dr. Richard Stallman launched the free software movement in 1983 and started the development of the GNU operating system (see www.gnu.org) in 1984. GNU is free software: everyone has the freedom to copy it and redistribute it, with or without changes. The GNU/Linux system, basically the GNU operating system with Linux as the kernel, is used on tens of millions of computers today.

Stallman has received the ACM Grace Hopper Award and the ACM Software and Systems Award, a MacArthur Foundation fellowship, the Electronic Frontier Foundation's Pioneer Award, and the the Takeda Award for Social/Economic Betterment, as well as many doctorates honoris causa, and has been inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame. If you are also interested in his other projects or ideas, you can visit his personal website, where he regularly adds new content.

Dr Richard Stallman
Founder of the Free Software Foundation
Founder and development leader of the GNU operating system

# Lecture

The event will consist of a two-hour presentation followed by an interactive Q&A session. If you have questions for Mr. Stallman related to the lecture topics, please prepare them in advance. Questions can be submitted either on paper or through a dedicated website. Following the discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to take photographs with Mr. Stallman and have memorabilia signed.

We recommend arriving a bit early, as the auditorium will be open at least 15 minutes before the beginning of the lecture. You don't need to bring anything special, just your prepared questions and perhaps a drink if you'd like. Restrooms will be available, of course. Due to capacity limitations, we won't be providing refreshments, but there are several vending machines with drinks and snacks located throughout the building.

# FAQ

## What is the admission fee?

Admission is completely free for everyone.

## Can I come to the event with a friend/acquaintance/family?

Yes, the event is open to all those who are interested, not just members of the Technical university.

## How do I find the auditorium where the lecture will take place?

The auditorium is located in building G at the Technical university in Liberec, see for example here.

Here are the coordinates of the auditorium: 50.773395,15.076628

And below is a map with the location.

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