I got this book out of the library on Linux/Open source. It is called "Free for All" by Peter Wayner, "How Linux and the free software movement undercut the high-tech titans". I was under the impression it would be about how to use Linux until I saw the cover.
I've read most of it and I think it's a great book. Really helped to teach me about the importance of open source. It covers the history of Linux, Unix, BSD, FSF and other topics. Not only does it cover history, it also discusses principles. You'll also learn about alot of people, some big, some medium and some small, all of these people lack the name "Linus Torvalds".
(although he is mentioned to)
Open source is not without it's problems and future risks, it is foolish to think that something can just be perfect. The book discusses some of these not so nice issues. Not to worry though, no XP loser style propaganda here, Peter makes it clear that open source r0x0rs in the end.
Now the only problem is I can't seem to remember all the small details, like how those damn licenses work 100%, and anything about anyone else besides Torvalds and Stallman.
It is not a short read, 307 pages of open source goodness, and the book is not some compact paper back either.
Anyone have comments on this book?
