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The usual definition of open source is the Open Source Definition,[1] which was adapted from the Debian Free Software Guidelines[2]. The sixth item prohibits d
by gdwatson 8y ago
The usual definition of open source is the Open Source Definition,[1] which was adapted from the Debian Free Software Guidelines[2]. The sixth item prohibits discrimination against fields of endeavor, which this new license would violate.
It's more like an especially generous version of shared source than open source.
[1] https://opensource.org/osd https://opensource.org/osd
[2] https://www.debian.org/social_contract#guidelines https://www.debian.org/social_contract#guidelines
- dcbadacd 8y agoI do not agree that some organization can define what open source is and everyone else can't. That's not free.
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