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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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different philosophy based on different values. Its practical |
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definition is different too, but nearly all open source programs are |
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in fact free. We explain the |
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does your computing as you wish (freedom 1). Access to the source |
does your computing as you wish (freedom 1). Access to the source |
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code is a precondition for this. |
code is a precondition for this. |
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<li>The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbor |
<li>The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help others |
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(freedom 2). |
(freedom 2). |
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<li>The freedom to distribute copies of your modified versions |
<li>The freedom to distribute copies of your modified versions |