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> Do we need to rethink what free software is? Yes we do need to do that. Initial idea of FOSS was more about personal use of OS applications, so at times whe
by c-smile 7y ago
> Do we need to rethink what free software is?
Yes we do need to do that.
Initial idea of FOSS was more about personal use of OS applications, so at times when "you can share your code with your neighbour without your neighbour being able to deny the same freedom to others".
But that model simply does not work (or at least is not fair) in cases when OS is used in paid services. And 90% of OS code now is in the form that is suitable only for services. And that is the problem - FOSS is not motivating fair use of our code. Sometimes - quite opposite.
- kick 7y agoThat is not true. Google "free software four freedoms".