Z:gnu-www-ja-2001-09-24-CPI--6e5d73-Dr. Stallman will explain wha/en

Dr. Stallman will explain what Free Software means, briefly give its history, explain how software freedoms are currently being threatened by software patents, the DMCA, and the Hague Treaty, and show how Microsoft can use such tools to create a new monopoly, as well as make clear how government agencies, researchers, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and all users can benefit by switching from proprietary to Free Software.