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by hannob
3146 days ago
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> You're confusing open source software with free software. No, I'm not. Please read the open source definition:
https://opensource.org/osd-annotated In practical terms there's very little difference between free software and open source. It's mostly a "philosophical" difference - free software advocates put an emphasis on "freedom", while open source advocates see it more as a business model. But the requirements for the licensing are identical. |
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Open source is by definition of the phrase, as well as in practical cases, a program whos source is available. Nothing more.
There are many prominent open source programs that also exist as a licensed product.
That's why I have always believed free software (FOSS) to be the other definition where the software cannot be licensed or sold for a profit.