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Revolution OS (2003)

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Reviews Counted: 13

Fresh: 5

Rotten:8

Average Rating: 5.8/10

Rated: Not Rated

Genre: Education/General Interest

Theatrical Release:Feb 15, 2002 Limited

Synopsis: For the past two decades, a loosely organized group of computer hackers, neo-communists and entrepreneurs has led the charge in a technological revolution that is undermining Microsoft's monopoly... For the past two decades, a loosely organized group of computer hackers, neo-communists and entrepreneurs has led the charge in a technological revolution that is undermining Microsoft's monopoly and fundamentally changing the way software is developed and owned. Filmed in 35mm Cinemascope, REVOLUTION OS explores the Open Source movement's origins through original interviews with its founders, and depicts the grassroots nature of the LINUX operating system and Open Source as they march into the mainstream. -- © 7th Art [More]


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Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
12/06/05
Film Threat

Tells a lot about the rationale of the open-source movement, but shows virtually none of its fruits. Interviews only open-source advocates.

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07/18/04
Martin Scribbs
Low IQ Canadian

remains about as graphically devoid as the old Linux command line

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04/08/04
John A. Nesbit
ToxicUniverse.com

This in-depth study of important developments of the computer industry should make it required viewing in university computer science departments for years to come.

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12/08/02
Ron Wells
Film Threat

The charm of Revolution OS is rather the way it introduces you to new, fervently held ideas and fanciful thinkers.

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12/06/02
Shawn Levy
Oregonian

Must-see viewing for anyone involved in the high-tech industry. Others may find it migraine-inducing, despite Moore's attempts at whimsy and spoon feeding.

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08/22/02
Glenn Lovell
San Jose Mercury News
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A didactic and dull documentary glorifying software anarchy.

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08/14/02
Steve Rhodes
Internet Reviews

Ultimately, the film amounts to being lectured to by tech-geeks, if you're up for that sort of thing.

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04/18/02
Luke Y. Thompson
New Times

Moore's complex and important film is also, believe it or not, immensely entertaining, a David and Goliath story that's still very much playing itself out.

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03/24/02
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle

Great story, bad idea for a movie.

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03/19/02
Christopher Null
Filmcritic.com

... it's as comprehensible as any Dummies guide, something even non-techies can enjoy.

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02/26/02
Ken Fox
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Everybody loves a David and Goliath story, and this one is told almost entirely from David's point of view.

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02/26/02
Stephen Holden
New York Times
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... a boring parade of talking heads and technical gibberish that will do little to advance the Linux cause.

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02/26/02
V.A. Musetto
New York Post
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