Protecting the Internet Without Wrecking It: The root of this problem is software controlled by its developer.

In this article the author cites the fundamental issue pertaining to Internet security as being computer software that is controlled by its developers, which are usually large corporations. The author states that the solution to this is more freedom for users to have access to open source software o...

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Publicado en:Boston Review Vol. 33; no. 2; pp. 15 - 17
Autor principal: Stallman, Richard
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Boston Review Mar/Apr2008
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