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<h3>The Free Software Definition</h3> |
<h3>The Free Software Definition</h3> |
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The free software definition presents the criteria for whether a |
The free software definition presents the criteria for whether a |
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particular software program qualifies as free software. From time to |
particular software program qualifies as free software. From time to |
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time we revise this definition, to clarify it or to resolve questions |
time we revise this definition, to clarify it or to resolve questions |
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about subtle issues. See the <a href="#History">History section</a> |
about subtle issues. See the <a href="#History">History section</a> |
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below for a list of changes that affect the definition of free |
below for a list of changes that affect the definition of free |
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software. |
software. |
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which the program will be invoked from other programs. That |
which the program will be invoked from other programs. That |
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effectively hampers you from releasing your changed version so that it |
effectively hampers you from releasing your changed version so that it |
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can replace the original when invoked by those other programs. This |
can replace the original when invoked by those other programs. This |
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sort of requirement is acceptable only if there's an suitable aliasing |
sort of requirement is acceptable only if there's a suitable aliasing |
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facility that allows you to specify the original program's name as an |
facility that allows you to specify the original program's name as an |
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alias for the modified version.</p> |
alias for the modified version.</p> |
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