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Needs are met

2006-08-17T15:39:11Z

Sven:

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.

* Freedom - [http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html 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.

Needs are met

2006-08-17T15:35:59Z

Sven:

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.

* Freedom - [http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html 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.
* Understanding/Learning - how software does, what it does. (At least for programmers)

=== 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.

Talk:Needs are met

2006-08-17T15:34:39Z

Sven:

The title should indicate that this is about free software. "Needs are met" sounds very general to me. May I "move" the page? (Sven)

Talk:Needs are met

2006-08-17T15:33:50Z

Sven:

The title should indicate that this is about free software. "Needs are met" sounds very general to me. (Sven)

Needs are met

2006-08-17T15:32:39Z

Sven:

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.

* Freedom - [http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html 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.

Talk:Open software

2006-08-17T15:15:14Z

Sven:

Click on "edit" above to add your comments.

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Hi John, I really enjoyed reading your thoughts combining the two topics NVC and free software (which I both find interesting). Thank you! I have two requests:
* Could you please unlock the article or explain why it is locked?
* Be aware of (and make clear) the difference between the terms "open source" software (which you mostly talk about) and "free" software (which, in my view, meets much more needs (and better so) of users and programmers than open source software does). Maybe you want to change your article and talk about free software? See http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-software-for-freedom.html
Sven

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