The Differences Between Open Source Software and Free Software

There are many misconceptions about open source software, even amongst those who think they understand it. In this episode we dispel five of the most common myths about open source software:

1. Open Source Software is non-commercial

2. Open Source Software is insecure

3. Open Source Software is the same as public domain software

4. Any piece of software that has its source code available is open source

5. Open Source Software is the same as Free Software

Show Notes

• Episode 12: Open Source Software
• Episode 68: Open Source Business Models
• Episode 107: Free Software vs. Open Source Software
• Linus's Law via Wikipedia
• Why Open Source Misses the Point of Free Software by Richard Stallman via GNU Project
• The Free Software Definition via Wikipedia
• The Open Source Definition via Open Source Initiative

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