Revolution OS: Documentary on GNU Linux
Friday MOVIE Nights - Documentary
As part of an innovative and fresh approach, i.e. a non-traditional meeting event: we will present a video documentary entitled: “REVOLUTION OS".
As part of an innovative and fresh approach, i.e. a non-traditional meeting event: we will present a video documentary entitled: “REVOLUTION OS".Movie 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 will 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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- Co-sponsored by Subramaniam Ganesan
- Starts 29 August 2026 12:08 PM UTC
- Ends 25 September 2026 07:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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7:00 PM - Welcome and Introductions, Chapter business update; (on your own) Pizza, Popcorn and Soda Pop
7:05 PM - Documentary Start
8:05 PM - End of Documentary; Start of Q & A; Group Discussion
8:30 PM - Wrap Up
An IEEE Southeastern Michigan Presentation, open to all . If you have a favorite tech documentary - do feel free to contact the organizers. We will try to arrange for a screening
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