[CS-FSLUG] Distinguishing Between "Free" and "Open Source"

[Timothy R. Butler]

Here was what I wrote a few years back on the issue:

	http://www.ofb.biz/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=110

I'd recommend reading the first comment after the article as well -- it 
was written by our very own Eduardo Sanchez before he started writing 
for OfB... I think right before he joined ChristianSource as well.

	Blessings,
			Tim


On Nov 8, 2004, at 1:32 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.
>
> Thanks,
> Don
> -- 
> DC Parris GNU Evangelist
> http://matheteuo.org/
> gnumathetes at gmail.com
> Free software is like God's love -
> you can share it with anyone anywhere anytime!
>
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