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Free software, in a pinch, is software that users have the freedom to examine, modify, and redistribute. |
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The FreeSoftwareFoundation provides a more canonical [Free Software Definition|http://www.fsf.org/philosophy/free-sw.html] that you should read at some point. |
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Some people argue that the [FSF]'s defintion is too rigid, and a more pragmatic view should be taken. The [Open Source Initiative | http://www.opensource.org/] uses the umbrella term "OpenSource". Obviously, it follows that not all OpenSource software is also FreeSoftware. |
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Please be sure to know the difference and not to confuse the terms -- if for no other reason than to avoid inciting a flamewar. |
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