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- 2002
- Not Rated
- Seventh Art Releasing
- 1 h 25 m
- 2002
- Not Rated
- Seventh Art Releasing
- 1 h 25 m
Summary This documentary explores the inside story of the hackers who rebelled against Microsoft to create Linux and the Open Source movement.
Directed By: J.T.S. Moore
Written By: J.T.S. Moore
- 2002
- Not Rated
- Seventh Art Releasing
- 1 h 25 m
- 2002
- Not Rated
- Seventh Art Releasing
- 1 h 25 m
Revolution OS
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Summary This documentary explores the inside story of the hackers who rebelled against Microsoft to create Linux and the Open Source movement.
Directed By: J.T.S. Moore
Written By: J.T.S. Moore
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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14% Positive
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1 Review
57% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
29% Negative
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2 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 7 Critic Reviews
46
14% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
57% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
29% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
A great film and an important one.
Everybody loves a David and Goliath story, and this one is told almost entirely from David's point of view.
Moore's film is unusually sharp looking for this sort of documentary, and comes complete with a nice soundtrack. But most important, it's as comprehensible as any "Dummies" guide, something even non-techies can enjoy.
Confident that his subject matter is inherently scintillating, however, Moore lays it out in creakily dry fashion. Those who consider computers to be glorified word processors may find their eyes glazing over in a matter of minutes.
Less a revolutionary tale than a simple recounting of the recent past -- as staid as the pages in a history book.
It is a boring parade of talking heads and technical gibberish that will do little to advance the Linux cause. Try again, guys.
Ultimately, the film amounts to being lectured to by tech-geeks, if you're up for that sort of thing.
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Production Company
Wonderview Productions
Release Date Feb 22, 2002
Duration 1 h 25 m
Rating Not Rated
Genres
Tagline Hackers, Programmers & Rebels UNITE!
Website
http://www.revolution-os.com/