Difference between revisions of "Needs are met"
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* Freedom - [http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html four kinds of] | * Freedom - [http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html four kinds of] | ||
| − | * Collaboration - people work together to build | + | * Collaboration - people work together to build free software. |
* No additional cost per installation, so it can be shared freely. | * No additional cost per installation, so it can be shared freely. | ||
| − | * Equality - more computers can run typical | + | * Equality - more computers can run typical free software than can run typical commercial software. |
| − | * Internationality - most | + | * Internationality - most free software has multiple language support. |
| − | * Openness - there is no secret code in | + | * Openness - there is no secret code in free software. |
| − | * Safety and Trust - because there are no secrets, it's easier to trust developers. | + | * Understanding/Learning - how software does, what it does. (At least for programmers) |
| − | * Financial ease - most | + | * Safety and Trust - because there are no secrets, it's easier to trust developers. Safety, because there are often many programmers watching for and fixing security wholes. |
| + | * Financial ease - most free software is free (not only as in "free speech" but also as in "free beer"). | ||
* Evolutionary creativity - new features can be added or requested by anyone. | * Evolutionary creativity - new features can be added or requested by anyone. | ||
* Community and mutuality - it's fun to contribute. | * Community and mutuality - it's fun to contribute. | ||
* Cooperation (power with) - everyone's needs matter more equally. | * Cooperation (power with) - everyone's needs matter more equally. | ||
| − | * Stimulation - | + | * Stimulation - free software is only limited by our ability to dream and contribute. |
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=== Comments === | === Comments === | ||
Latest revision as of 17:39, 17 August 2006
Below is a list of Needs that can be met by using and supporting free software (often called "open source" software, though these terms make a difference). You are invited to add items and comments.
- Freedom - four kinds of
- Collaboration - people work together to build free software.
- No additional cost per installation, so it can be shared freely.
- Equality - more computers can run typical free software than can run typical commercial software.
- Internationality - most free software has multiple language support.
- Openness - there is no secret code in free software.
- Understanding/Learning - how software does, what it does. (At least for programmers)
- Safety and Trust - because there are no secrets, it's easier to trust developers. Safety, because there are often many programmers watching for and fixing security wholes.
- Financial ease - most free software is free (not only as in "free speech" but also as in "free beer").
- Evolutionary creativity - new features can be added or requested by anyone.
- Community and mutuality - it's fun to contribute.
- Cooperation (power with) - everyone's needs matter more equally.
- Stimulation - free software is only limited by our ability to dream and contribute.
Comments
- I am scared of OSS being difficult to learn and use.
- I was too, but found out that some OSS is easier than some commercial.
