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Most people are well aware of the history; "Free" is a generic term, and attempting to claim it from other open source developers is patronizing. "Open Source"
by nupark 16y ago
Most people are well aware of the history; "Free" is a generic term, and attempting to claim it from other open source developers is patronizing.
"Open Source" is inclusive of GPL licensed software -- I don't see the need for a GNU/Linux style distinction in a survey targeted at all open source developers.
- skore 16y agoI do not wish to claim it. But when I and others say "Free Software", we mean a particular thing. Whether or not you agree with that makes no difference to the reality of the history of the movement. And yes, "Open Source" includes GPL licensed software, but it does not include the philosophy that I'm interested in and that I think to be vital to community cohesion.