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I think this is an important point that is often overlooked. When we release code under a free software license, we are giving the software to the user, entire
by betwixthewires 5y ago
I think this is an important point that is often overlooked.
When we release code under a free software license, we are giving the software to the user, entirely. If you're using software that you own, not just merely have a license to, it is yours, be prepared to maintain it, and if you're not prepared to maintain it, maybe relying on free-as-in-freedom software is a bad decision for you.
- thrower123 5y agoCode released under MIT and BSD licenses should really be thought of not as free, as in speech, or free, as in beer, but free, as in mattress on the side of the road.
- antod 5y agoOne I've heard is "free, as in puppy" ie good, but comes with responsibility