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Open Source Initiative? Commons Clause does not meet OSI's definition of "Open Source" nor the GNU/FSF definition of "Free Software" so it's fair to say it sho
by tbyehl 7y ago
Open Source Initiative?
Commons Clause does not meet OSI's definition of "Open Source" nor the GNU/FSF definition of "Free Software" so it's fair to say it should not be called either.
https://opensource.org/osd-annotated https://opensource.org/osd-annotated
https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.en.html https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.en.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Source-available_software#Commons_Clause https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Source-available_software#Comm...
- gnud 7y agoYes, I meant the OSI. Yes, it doesn't fit either definition, so it shouldn't be called either. The term 'free software' is hard to keep 'pure', because it has an obvious meaning for people who know nothing about software licensing. But IMO, the terms 'libre software' and 'open source' should not be diluted. It doesn't serve any purpose to mis-use those terms, except confusing everyone.