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exactly. I don't have a problem with opening the code to ensure the encryption is safe, but that doesn't mean to give everyone access for free.
by Databay 11y ago
exactly. I don't have a problem with opening the code to ensure the encryption is safe, but that doesn't mean to give everyone access for free.
- cyphar 11y agoI'm not sure you understand the meaning of the term "free software". The "free" refers to freedom, not price[1]. Terms like "opening the code" don't actually describe what the status of your software in terms of its freedom are (am I allowed to redistribute it or modify it or even run it for any purpose?). And besides, I wasn't agreeing that it's a justifiable position, I was trying to highlight the confusion that arises when you use a term like "open source" (which doesn't have any moral backing, so "opening" the code may or may not make the software "open source"). [1]: http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.en.html http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.en.html