Looking at the current state of the Software Industry, I think young Stallman would be shocked as to the effect he had on the industry. In many ways I think he would be pleased with the success, but also disappointed in the failure. I don't think it has played out the way he would have liked, but at the same time I think certain technologies played out in a way that mean it couldn't have.

All-in-all, I'm glad he planted the seed.