Richard Stallman Warned Us About Microsoft 30 Years Ago — And It's All Happening Now

More than 30 years ago, Richard Stallman warned about the dangers of proprietary software, user dependence on corporations, digital restrictions, and the gradual loss of control over personal computing. At the time, many people dismissed those concerns as extreme. In 2026, some users believe those warnings are starting to feel far more relevant.

From forced online accounts and subscription ecosystems to telemetry, cloud dependence, locked-down platforms, and AI integration, the modern tech landscape has reignited debates about software freedom, privacy, and who truly controls the devices we use every day.

This doesn’t mean every prediction came true exactly as imagined—but it does explain why open-source software, Linux, and digital sovereignty are becoming much larger conversations today.

In this video, I’ll break down what Richard Stallman actually warned about, how modern technology trends compare to those concerns, and why the debate around software freedom is more intense than ever in 2026.

What you’ll learn in this video:

• Who Richard Stallman is and why he matters
• The original warnings about proprietary software
• How modern tech trends relate to those concerns
• The rise of Linux, open source, and digital sovereignty
• Why software freedom debates are growing again

The future of computing may depend on questions people ignored decades ago.

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