Project Description
On June 4, 2010, FLOSSK hosted Richard Stallman (RMS), the founder of the GNU Project and the Free Software Foundation, for a lecture titled “A Free Digital Society.”

Held at the National Library of Kosovo, the event focused on the shaping of digital society and the threats it faced. Additionally, RMS met with IT enthusiasts in Prishtina and Gjakova, providing opportunities for deeper discussions on Free Software principles.

Activities
Organized a public lecture by Richard Stallman at the National Library of Kosovo.
Facilitated discussions on the principles and challenges of building a free digital society.
Arranged meetings between RMS and local IT enthusiasts in Prishtina and Gjakova.
Promoted the philosophy of Free Software through community engagement.
Beneficiaries
This initiative benefited local IT professionals, students, and Free Software enthusiasts by offering them the opportunity to learn from Richard Stallman’s expertise, inspiring further exploration of Free Software and digital freedom principles.

Partners
National Library of Kosovo
Project Duration
June 4, 2010