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Open Source vs Free Software

This video unit explores the distinction between open-source and free software, clarifying the ambiguity around the word 'free' (cost vs. liberty) and defining open source as relating to source material accessibility. It details licensing differences, noting that open-source software isn't always free of charge, and contrasts this with the Free Open Source Software (FOSS) movement's emphasis on four essential freedoms.

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