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Today in History: Richard Stallman unveils GNU, revolutionizing free software

9/27/2025

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On September 27, 1983, Richard Stallman announced the GNU Project, aiming to create a free Unix-like operating system. This initiative sought to empower users by allowing them to run, modify, and distribute software freely. The project laid the foundation for the free software movement, promoting user control over computing.

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On September 27, 1983, Richard Stallman announced the GNU Project, aiming to create a free Unix-like operating system. This initiative sought to empower users by allowing them to run, modify, and distribute software freely. The project laid the foundation for the free software movement, promoting user control over computing.