Free software guru Richard Stallman speaks on the danger of software patents
8th October 2004
The controversial founder of the Free Software Foundation, Richard Stallman, will deliver a public lecture at the University of New South Wales next week (Thursday 14 October).
Richard Stallman is an international pioneer in software and licensing. He is the author of much of the software in GNU/Linux and the creator of the GNU General Public License.
In his lecture, Stallman will discuss how software patents obstruct software development. This is particularly relevant in light of the recent Australia-US Free Trade Agreement, especially the IP provisions allowing the use of such patents.
The event is hosted by the Faculty of Law’s Baker & McKenzie Cyberspace Law and Policy Centre and the UNSW Computing Society.
What: Free public lecture by Richard Stallman
When: 12 – 2pm, Thursday 14 October 2004
Where: The Scientia, UNSW Kensington campus
Entry is free, but booking is essential rsvp@bakercyberlawcentre.org
For more information: visit the Baker & McKenzie Cyberspace Law and Policy Centre website.
Contact: Denise Knight, UNSW Media Office 02 9385 3192 mob 0405 207 685;
David Vaile, Executive Director of the Baker & McKenzie Centre 02 9385 3589
The Baker & McKenzie Cyberspace Law and Policy Centre provides a focus for research, public interest advocacy and education on issues of law and policy concerning digital transactions in cyberspace. It is a research centre of the UNSW Faculty of Law, and its principal sponsor is international law firm Baker & McKenzie.
Date issued: 8 October 2004
Richard Stallman is an international pioneer in software and licensing. He is the author of much of the software in GNU/Linux and the creator of the GNU General Public License.
In his lecture, Stallman will discuss how software patents obstruct software development. This is particularly relevant in light of the recent Australia-US Free Trade Agreement, especially the IP provisions allowing the use of such patents.
The event is hosted by the Faculty of Law’s Baker & McKenzie Cyberspace Law and Policy Centre and the UNSW Computing Society.
What: Free public lecture by Richard Stallman
When: 12 – 2pm, Thursday 14 October 2004
Where: The Scientia, UNSW Kensington campus
Entry is free, but booking is essential rsvp@bakercyberlawcentre.org
For more information: visit the Baker & McKenzie Cyberspace Law and Policy Centre website.
Contact: Denise Knight, UNSW Media Office 02 9385 3192 mob 0405 207 685;
David Vaile, Executive Director of the Baker & McKenzie Centre 02 9385 3589
The Baker & McKenzie Cyberspace Law and Policy Centre provides a focus for research, public interest advocacy and education on issues of law and policy concerning digital transactions in cyberspace. It is a research centre of the UNSW Faculty of Law, and its principal sponsor is international law firm Baker & McKenzie.
Date issued: 8 October 2004
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