Revolution OS
Originally released in 2001. Revolution OS is a documentary film. directed by J.T.S. Moore. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Susan Egan, Linus Torvalds, and Richard M. Stallman
Synopsis
REVOLUTION OS tells the inside story of the hackers who rebelled against the proprietary software model and Microsoft to create GNU/Linux and the Open Source movement.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 9, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (83 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Susan Egan
as Narrator
Linus Torvalds
as Himself - Creator, Linux Kernel
Richard M. Stallman
as Himself - Founder, GNU Project
Eric S. Raymond
as Himself - Author
Bruce Perens
as Himself - Author, Open Source Definition
Larry Augustin
as Himself - Co-Founder, CEO, VA Linux Systems
Michael Tiemann
as Himself - Co-Founder, Cygnus Solutions
Brian Behlendorf
as Himself
Frank Hecker
as Himself - Former Netscape Systems Engineer
Chris DiBona
as Himself
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Wonderview Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Revolution OS about?
REVOLUTION OS tells the inside story of the hackers who rebelled against the proprietary software model and Microsoft to create GNU/Linux and the Open Source movement.
Who directed Revolution OS?
Revolution OS was directed by J.T.S. Moore.
How long is Revolution OS?
Revolution OS has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Revolution OS released?
Revolution OS was released on March 9, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Revolution OS?
The main cast of Revolution OS includes Susan Egan, Linus Torvalds, Richard M. Stallman, Eric S. Raymond, Bruce Perens.