[OT] What is "open"? [was: Re: [plug] [link] Open Source win in Mass. US]

[sscott at iinet.net.au]

Quoting Leon Brooks <leon at brooks.fdns.net>:

> That's "visible" but not "open". It's only "open" if you have enough 
> pieces to make a new one of your own, can change it, and can distribute 
> your changed version without fear of patent, contract or similar 
> arbitrary restrictions.

Beer vs Speech
Door vs Arms


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