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That's because in most cases, "open source" equates to Free/Libre software in the usual sense. Using "open source" any other way is abuse/obfuscation of the te
by RetroTechie 3y ago
That's because in most cases, "open source" equates to Free/Libre software in the usual sense.
Using "open source" any other way is abuse/obfuscation of the term imho (intentional or not).
Using libre software with non-libre parts added that are essential to the whole (like with Android) is the bigger problem.
- andy99 3y agoAgreed, if you compare the "Open Source Definition" and the FSF software freedom principles, they are basically the same. I'd say there has been pressure to try and separate the definitions and equate "open source" with "source available". And like you say, there are ongoing "attacks" trying to get around gpl style licensing.