Nokia's move last week to exempt existing Linux kernels from patent litigation could hurt free software, writes GNU project founder Richard M. Stallman (rms) in this guest editorial. Stallman founded GNU.org in 1984, and remains among its most idealistic and fervent supporters. Enjoy. . . !

 
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