This document discusses several influential figures in the history of free and open source software (FLOSS). It begins by explaining how FLOSS and computer science histories are parallel, as early computers were openly shared and customized. It notes that FLOSS evolution has been driven by key individuals. The document then provides several names and short biographies of influential FLOSS leaders, including Richard Stallman, Linus Torvalds, Eric Raymond, Alan Cox, Bruce Perens, Ian Murdock, Miguel de Icaza, Larry Wall, and Theo de Raadt. It instructs the reader to research these individuals and prepare a presentation with more information on each.

1. FLOSS Leaders
Master on Free Software
J.J. Amor, M. Vidal, F. Ortega
jjamor@opensistemas.com
Open Sistemas
13 de septiembre de 2013
niversidadU
Rey Juan Carlos
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3. Index
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4. Introduction
FLOSS history and Computer science history are very parallel.
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5. Introduction
FLOSS history and Computer science history are very parallel.
Because, in the beginning, first computers always were “open
sourced”.
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6. Introduction
FLOSS history and Computer science history are very parallel.
Because, in the beginning, first computers always were “open
sourced”.
For example, in the 60s, software was acompanying hardware,
and source code could be modified by anyone...
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7. Introduction
FLOSS history and Computer science history are very parallel.
Because, in the beginning, first computers always were “open
sourced”.
For example, in the 60s, software was acompanying hardware,
and source code could be modified by anyone...
... and shared with others.
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8. Introduction
In these days, some scientists appeared, related with first
commercial computers.
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9. Introduction
In these days, some scientists appeared, related with first
commercial computers.
Engineers and physicists appeared with high interests in “how
it works”.
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10. Introduction
In these days, some scientists appeared, related with first
commercial computers.
Engineers and physicists appeared with high interests in “how
it works”.
These people were truly entusiasts, people which created and
modified software for enjoying them.
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11. Introduction
In these days, some scientists appeared, related with first
commercial computers.
Engineers and physicists appeared with high interests in “how
it works”.
These people were truly entusiasts, people which created and
modified software for enjoying them.
These were called “real programmers”.
“A brief history of hackerdom”, Eric S. Raymond.
http://www.catb.org/~esr/writings/
cathedral-bazaar/hacker-history/
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12. Introduction
Since these days to today, FLOSS culture (and technology)
evolution has been always driven by some people.
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13. Introduction
Since these days to today, FLOSS culture (and technology)
evolution has been always driven by some people.
People with name and surname which have contributed
something crucial for that moment.
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14. Introduction
Since these days to today, FLOSS culture (and technology)
evolution has been always driven by some people.
People with name and surname which have contributed
something crucial for that moment.
These people will be called by us “FLOSS Leaders”.
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15. Overview of this unit
In this unit, we will see, in historical order, some key people in
libre software field.
This unit will be organised in an interactive manner:
First, we will give you some names and photographs...
... and you will be the responsible of investigate all about
them.
The exercises will consist in, preparation of a slides
presentation with the information you have investigated.
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16. Index
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17. FLOSS Leader
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18. FLOSS Leader
Richard M. Stallman
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19. FLOSS Leader
Some ideas to find information about this leader.
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20. FLOSS Leader
Some ideas to find information about this leader.
A short bio.
His most known project and how it was conceived.
How is he making a living today?
Evolution of participation on the project.
How can we contact him? Did he use social networks?
. . .
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21. FLOSS Leader
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22. FLOSS Leader
Linus Torvalds
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23. FLOSS Leader
Some ideas to find information about this leader.
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24. FLOSS Leader
Some ideas to find information about this leader.
A short bio.
The history of Linux.
Professional activities after creating Linux.
How is he making a living today?
. . .
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25. FLOSS Leader
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26. FLOSS Leader
Eric S. Raymond
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27. FLOSS Leader
Some ideas to find information about this leader.
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28. FLOSS Leader
Some ideas to find information about this leader.
A short bio.
Well known software he developed.
Projects he co-founded.
His most known essay.
Anecdotes. . .
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29. FLOSS Leader
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30. FLOSS Leader
Alan Cox
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31. FLOSS Leader
Some ideas to find information about this leader.
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32. FLOSS Leader
Some ideas to find information about this leader.
A short bio.
Alan Cox and Linux.
Other projects.
How is he making a living today?
. . .
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33. FLOSS Leader
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34. FLOSS Leader
Bruce Perens
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35. FLOSS Leader
Some ideas to find information about this leader.
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36. FLOSS Leader
Some ideas to find information about this leader.
A short bio.
Which organization he proposed?
All about Debian Social Contract...
Linux and the enterprise world.
How is he making a living today?
. . .
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37. FLOSS Leader
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38. FLOSS Leader
Ian Murdock
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39. FLOSS Leader
Some ideas to find information about this leader.
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40. FLOSS Leader
Some ideas to find information about this leader.
A short bio.
What is “Debian”? And what was the origin of the name?
The project co-founded with Bruce Perens.
Later enterprises related to Debian.
Only Debian?
How is he making a living today?
. . .
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41. FLOSS Leader
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42. FLOSS Leader
Miguel de Icaza
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43. FLOSS Leader
Some ideas to find information about this leader.
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44. FLOSS Leader
Some ideas to find information about this leader.
A short bio.
Initial contributions of Miguel to Linux and other open source
projects.
The desktop conceived by Miguel and others.
Enterprises.
How is he making a living today?
. . .
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45. FLOSS Leader
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46. FLOSS Leader
Larry Wall
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47. FLOSS Leader
Some ideas to find information about this leader.
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48. FLOSS Leader
Some ideas to find information about this leader.
A short bio.
The importance of Perl in the history of Internet.
Other projects he has created or contributed.
How is he making a living today?
. . .
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49. FLOSS Leader
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50. FLOSS Leader
Theo de Raadt
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51. FLOSS Leader
Some ideas to find information about this leader.
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52. FLOSS Leader
Some ideas to find information about this leader.
A short bio.
The importance of BSD Unix in the history of Internet.
Projects he has founded, leadered or contributed.
Libre software drivers advocacy.
Controversies with NetBSD and Linux developers.
How is he making a living today?
. . .
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53. Index
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54. About Opensistemas
Opensistemas is an international company
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55. About Opensistemas
Opensistemas is an international company highly
specialized
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56. About Opensistemas
Opensistemas is an international company highly
specialized in offering global IT solutions
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57. About Opensistemas
Opensistemas is an international company highly
specialized in offering global IT solutionsbased
on Open Sourceand Linuxplatforms.
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58. About Opensistemas
Our Vision:
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59. About Opensistemas
Our Vision: To become the international leader in Open
Source Technologies.
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60. About Opensistemas
Our Vision: To become the international leader in Open
Source Technologies.
Our Mission:
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61. About Opensistemas
Our Vision: To become the international leader in Open
Source Technologies.
Our Mission: Apply our knowledge of the opportunities offered
by Open Source to deliver effective solutions and innovation to
our customers while promoting the professional development
of our employees and building value for shareholders.
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62. About Opensistemas
Our Vision: To become the international leader in Open
Source Technologies.
Our Mission: Apply our knowledge of the opportunities offered
by Open Source to deliver effective solutions and innovation to
our customers while promoting the professional development
of our employees and building value for shareholders.
Our Values:
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63. About Opensistemas
Our Vision: To become the international leader in Open
Source Technologies.
Our Mission: Apply our knowledge of the opportunities offered
by Open Source to deliver effective solutions and innovation to
our customers while promoting the professional development
of our employees and building value for shareholders.
Our Values:
Deliver effective solutiosn to our customers.
Corporate social responsibility.
Commitment to Open Source.
Ethics and Respect for individuals.
Research and Innovation.
Teamwork.
Commitment to the development of a society connected by
information and knowledge.
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64. About Opensistemas
Our Markets
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65. About Opensistemas
Our Partners
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66. About Opensistemas
Opensistemas is present in nine locations over five countries: Spain
(Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Sevilla, Zaragoza), Chile (Santiago),
Colombia (Bogot´a), United Kingdom (London) and China (Shanghai).
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67. About Opensistemas
Contact Information
www.opensistemas.com
info@opensistemas.com
+34 902 107 396
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