[CS-FSLUG] Distinguishing Between "Free" and "Open Source"
Fred Miller
fmiller at lightlink.com
Mon Nov 8 10:55:21 CST 2004
On Monday November 8 2004 2:32 am, Don Parris wrote:
> Just out of curiosity, how would you guys (and gals) distinguish
> between the terms "free" and "open source". The two terms are
> similar, but there's enough of a difference to require us to say
> "FOSS" instead of "OSS". Indeed, Stallman has some concerns about the
> OSS movement.
>
> But I'm wondering how y'all would explain the difference to someone
> who asked you, especially someone who may not have a solid grasp of
> either term.
Unlike some, my concern and support is for OSS.....Open Source. I don't mind
someone making money on their efforts, as long as the code is freely
available and modifiable at NO cost.
Fred
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