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Unit III: Open Source and Free Softwares

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Unit III: Open Source and Free Softwares

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What are the two major philosophies in the OSS/FS world?

The free software foundation (FSF) philosophy and the open source initiative (OSI) philosophy

What is the key commonality between the FSF and OSI philosophies?

Making the source code available to the users by the programmer

How do FSF and OSI differ in the restrictions placed on redistributed source code?

FSF is committed to no restrictions, while OSI allows certain restrictions

According to FSF, what is the difference between open source and free software?

Open source is seen as a development methodology, while free software is a social movement Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental difference in the issues addressed by the free software movement and the open source movement?

Free software movement's issues are ethical and philosophical, while open source movement's issues are more practical Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between proprietary software and commercial software?

Proprietary software restricts access to the source code, while commercial software is developed with the aim of making money. Signup and view all the answers

How does freeware differ from free software according to the FSF?

Freeware is offered free of charge but does not allow modification or redistribution of source code. Signup and view all the answers

What are the four freedoms for software users defined by the FSF?

The four freedoms are the freedom to use, study, redistribute, and improve the software in any way they wish. Signup and view all the answers

How does the FSF define the term 'free software' in relation to liberty?

The 'free' in free software is defined in terms of liberty, not price. Signup and view all the answers

What acronyms are used to emphasize the 'libre' meaning of free software?

Acronyms like FLOSS (free/libre/OSS) or OSS/FS are used to emphasize the 'libre' meaning of free software. Signup and view all the answers