"Free Software Song" | |
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Single by Richard M. Stallman | |
Released | 1993 |
Genre | Filk, folk |
Songwriter(s) | Richard M. Stallman |
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".
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. [1] Jono Bacon also recorded a heavy metal version of the song, [2] and the band Fenster recorded a rhythmic version. [3] In addition, there is a Spanish pop punk version recorded by ALEC, [4] [5] and a Rick Astley mashup, " Never Gonna Give GNU Up". [6]
A version is used in the free software karaoke video game Sinatra. [7]
The lyrics have been placed in the public domain. [3]
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