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It is not a requirement that open source software must be freely redistributable, just that you have the freedom to exercise free redistribution.

• neuromanser 3y ago
  I understand these two formulations to be equivalent. Would you spell out the difference? For me? Thx!
  • kiba 3y ago
    You can charge for the distribution of the software. You just don't have the ability to restrict the distribution downstream.
    • account42 3y ago
      > You just don't have the ability to restrict the distribution downstream. That's what "must be freely redistributable" means though.