• @m_f@discuss.online
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    06 days ago

    My only question is “What are the four essential freedoms of free software?”. If they can list them I know they’re alright

    • Trailblazing Braille Taser
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      06 days ago
      • Free as a bird, and this bird you cannot change
      • Free to do what I want, any old time
      • Free ride, take it easy
      • Ok I ran out of songs now. Free as in malloc?
      • @m_f@discuss.online
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        06 days ago

        Close enough, you’re cool. Here’s the actual list though (wiki link):

        • Freedom 0: The freedom to use the program for any purpose.
        • Freedom 1: The freedom to study how the program works, and change it to make it do what you wish.
        • Freedom 2: The freedom to redistribute and make copies so you can help your neighbor.
        • Freedom 3: The freedom to improve the program, and release your improvements (and modified versions in general) to the public, so that the whole community benefits.
        • Trailblazing Braille Taser
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          06 days ago

          Hehe, I was just poking fun. I love FOSS and don’t disagree intellectually with this stuff, but the way it’s presented is a little off-putting to me. A bit too dogmatic for me.