Two bits: the cultural significance of free software

Preface --

Acknowledgments --

Introduction --

pt. 1. The Internet --

1. Geeks and recursive publics --

2. Protestant reformers, polymaths, transhumanists --

pt. 2. Free software --

3. The movement --

4. Sharing source code --

5. Conceiving open systems --

6. Writing copyright licenses --

7. Coordinating collaborations --

pt. 3. Modulations --

8. "If we succeed, we will disappear" --

9. Reuse, modification, and the nonexistence of norms --

Conclusion : The cultural consequences of free software --

Notes --

Bibliography --

Index.

Part I. The Internet. Geeks and recursive publics. Protestant reformers, polymaths, transhumanists

Part II. Free software. The movement. Sharing source code. Conceiving open systems. Writing copyright licenses. Coordinating collaborations

Part III. Modulations. "If we succeed, we will disappear" Reuse, modification, and the nonexistence of norms. Conclusion: the cultural consequences of free software.