hi,
let me explain in a very simple way
Free Software is Open Source Software.
Open Source software may not necessarily be Free Software.
Open Source allows the coder more control over his program compared to
Free Software.
Open Source software can work with other proprietary software, while Free
Software does not allow the same.
regards
Vijay
On Sat, 21 Aug 2010 21:21:52 +0530, balaji sivanath
<[email protected]> wrote:
But if they decide to charge
then it could be classified as POSS/COSS.
Are you telling that charge for source code?
Anyhow i asked what's the difference between opensource and free software
if free software means "freedom to use,modify,redistribute" then what
opensource refers?
Which type is to be payed for usage,for eg: we have to buy redhat to
use it,whether it is named as open source or free sofware or what?
Regards,
Balaji
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