The link to the top level fsf domain without explanation, I think deserves a little annotation: A definition of the difference between "free software" and "ope

The link to the top level fsf domain without explanation, I think deserves a little annotation: A definition of the difference between "free software" and "open source" Both use similar licensing, the difference is in the motive and how that drives the nature of the project and the s/w it produces. The original concept of "free software", was of s/w users banding together to write the s/w that they want to run. This motive drives an inclusive community of users, writing s/w with the benefits to the users as the top priority. Open source is a model of using public licensing of s/w in an environment of producing a s/w product for sale. While this may use the same license as a free software project, the motive is entirely different: to produce a profitable product, not to directly serve the needs of users.