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| − | Below is a list of Needs that can be met by using and supporting | + | Below is a list of Needs that can be met by using and supporting [http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html free software] (often called "open source" software, though these [http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-software-for-freedom.html terms make a difference]). You are invited to add items and comments. |
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| − | ===Comments=== | + | * Freedom - [http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html four kinds of] |
| − | *I am scared of OSS being difficult to learn and use. | + | * Collaboration - people work together to build OSS. |
| − | *I was too, but found out that some OSS is easier than some commercial. | + | * No additional cost per installation, so it can be shared freely. |
| − | + | * Equality - more computers can run typical OSS than can run typical commercial software. | |
| + | * Internationality - most OSS has multiple language support. | ||
| + | * Openness - there is no secret code in OSS. | ||
| + | * Safety and Trust - because there are no secrets, it's easier to trust developers. | ||
| + | * Financial ease - most OSS is free. | ||
| + | * 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 - OSS is only limited by our ability to dream and contribute. | ||
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| + | === Comments === | ||
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| + | * 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. | ||
Revision as of 16:32, 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 OSS.
- No additional cost per installation, so it can be shared freely.
- Equality - more computers can run typical OSS than can run typical commercial software.
- Internationality - most OSS has multiple language support.
- Openness - there is no secret code in OSS.
- Safety and Trust - because there are no secrets, it's easier to trust developers.
- Financial ease - most OSS is free.
- 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 - OSS 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.
