MOVIE NIGHT 4 of the week->REVOLUTION OS

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REVOLUTION OS: The story behind Linux

As part of an innovative and fresh approach, i.e. a non-traditional meeting event: we will present a video documentary entitled: “REVOLUTION OS" This is the third movie night of the week (we happen to be on Winter break!)

Documentary:  REVOLUTION OS

Summary: Revolution OS is a 2001 documentary film that traces the twenty-year history of GNU, Linux, open source, and the free software movement. Directed by J. T. S. Moore, the film features interviews with prominent hackers and entrepreneurs including Richard Stallman, Michael Tiemann, Linus Torvalds, Larry Augustin, Eric S. Raymond, Bruce Perens, Frank Hecker and Brian Behlendorf.

AFTER the movie - we can have a brief discussion session. NOTE: You must supply your own soda pop and popcorn! :-)

Trivia may also follow, so bring your Jeopardy hats too


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  • Date: 25 Feb 2021
  • Time: 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
  • All times are (GMT-05:00) US/Eastern
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  • Rochester, Michigan
  • United States 48309-4479
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  • WEBEX will be needed for this event!

  • Co-sponsored by Subramaniam Ganesan
  • Starts 16 February 2021 03:28 PM
  • Ends 25 February 2021 12:28 PM
  • All times are (GMT-05:00) US/Eastern
  • No Admission Charge

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Revolution OS

Revolution OS is a 2001 documentary film that traces the twenty-year history of GNU, Linux, open source, and the free software movement.

Directed by J. T. S. Moore, the film features interviews with prominent hackers and entrepreneurs including Richard Stallman, Michael Tiemann, Linus Torvalds, Larry Augustin, Eric S. Raymond, Bruce Perens, Frank Hecker and Brian Behlendorf.

Biography:

Revolution OS is a 2001 documentary film that traces the twenty-year history of GNU, Linux, open source, and the free software movement.

Directed by J. T. S. Moore, the film features interviews with prominent hackers and entrepreneurs including Richard Stallman, Michael Tiemann, Linus Torvalds, Larry Augustin, Eric S. Raymond, Bruce Perens, Frank Hecker and Brian Behlendorf.

Address:Rochester, Michigan, United States, 48309




Agenda

6:00 PM - Welcome and Introductions, Chapter business update; (on your own) Pizza, Popcorn and Soda Pop

6:15 PM - Documentary

7:45 PM - End of Documentary; Start of Q & A; Group Discussion

8:00 PM - Wrap Up 

 


A Joint Oakland University/IEEE Computer Society/Education Society Chapters Presentation, open to all