Confused discussion (Score 1)

It seems that most people here at Slashdot confuses free (=libre) software with freeware (=gratis). If wee, the geeks at Slashdot doesn't know RMS and his thoughts about freedom... Then who will let others know? If we don't know why do you think a random CEO or CTO would know the difference? In fact free software has by definition to be open source - you can't have freedoms 1 or 3 without access to the source. * The freedom to run the program, for any purpose (freedom 0). * The freedom to study how the program works, and adapt it to your needs (freedom 1). Access to the source code is a precondition for this. * The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbor (freedom 2). * The freedom to improve the program, and release your improvements to the public, so that the whole community benefits (freedom 3). Access to the source code is a precondition for this. There are som cases software could be open source but not free, but I don't think thoose exeptions are so important. Maybe it is time to forget about 'free software' at a term ans say that 'open source' is what was formerly called free software.