somegeek to Linux · 1 year agoBSD vs. Linux : Which one is more FOSS?message-squaremessage-square8fedilinkarrow-up16arrow-down10file-text
arrow-up16arrow-down1message-squareBSD vs. Linux : Which one is more FOSS?somegeek to Linux · 1 year agomessage-square8fedilinkfile-text
minus-squareaportlinkfedilinkarrow-up5arrow-down1·edit-21 year agoWith permissive licensing, freedom applies to the user as they are free do to whatever they like even if that means making the software non-free. With copyleft, freedom applies to the software and restrictions are placed on the user so the software’s freedom is upheld.
With permissive licensing, freedom applies to the user as they are free do to whatever they like even if that means making the software non-free.
With copyleft, freedom applies to the software and restrictions are placed on the user so the software’s freedom is upheld.