Free Software Song
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A interpretation in proper Bulgarian style, both vocal and musical by several artists
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The Free Software Song is a filk song by Richard M. Stallman about free software. The song is set to the melody of the Bulgarian "Sadi Moma".
This song is used by both Stallman's supporters[who?] and critics to support their positions. Jamie Zawinski has used this song as an explanation for why he thinks co-operation with Stallman is impossible.[1]
A version of this song is also performed by a band (the GNU/Stallmans) during the credits of the documentary Revolution OS. In 1998, Matt Loper recorded a techno version of the song.[2] Jono Bacon also recorded a death metal version of the song[3], and the band Fenster recorded a rhythmic version[4]. In addition, there is a Spanish pop punk version recorded by ALEC, and a Rick Astley mashup.
[edit] Lyrics
- Join us now and share the software;
- You'll be free, hackers, you'll be free.
- x2
- Hoarders can get piles of money,
- That is true, hackers, that is true.
- But they cannot help their neighbors;
- That's not good, hackers, that's not good.
- When we have enough free software
- At our call, hackers, at our call,
- We'll kick out those dirty licenses
- Ever more, hackers, ever more.
- Join us now and share the software;
- You'll be free, hackers, you'll be free.
- x2
The lyrics have been placed in the public domain.
[edit] References
- ^ "List of jwzhacks - see comment at Lucid Emacs". http://www.jwz.org/hacks/. Retrieved 2008-12-02.
- ^ "why cooperation with RMS is impossible, part 3". http://jwz.livejournal.com/247973.html..
- ^ "Jono Bacon - Free Software Song". http://www.lastfm.ru/music/Jono+Bacon/_/Free+Software+Song.
- ^ "Free Software Song". http://www.gnu.org/music/free-software-song.html. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
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