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Open Source Gets Its Own TV Show

Posted by samzenpus on from the must-see dept.

ChocLinux writes "A South African organisation has produced what it claims is the first television series dedicated to promoting open source software. The first episode of the show included an interview with Richard Stallman, who founded the GNU project, and Robin Rowe, who runs the Linux Movies Group, which promotes the use of Linux in Hollywood."

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  1. No need for commercials? by jmcmunn · · Score: 0, Flamebait


    So what...open source is free right? That means no commercials because there is nothing to pay for? Or is it going to be one long commercial for open source?

    I don't think this is going to reach the right people...a big flashing banner on CNN.com or something with a cute little monkey that you're supposed to shoot for the "free OS" would get more people to switch.

  2. Egads... by graffix_jones · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I hope this show's on a public access station, because having Richard Stallman in your pilot episode is a sure-fire way to make sure you get cancelled right out of the chute.

    Maybe the producer lost a bet?

  3. I see a movie coming. by julie-h · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Lord of the Code.

    Linus Torvals as Frodo
    Richard Stallman as Gandalf
    Ballmer as Shelob
    Bill Gates as ...