Re: [OSCOM] OSCOM, OSI, open source, free software

Robin Millette wrote:
> I don't want to drag this out any longer, but I have to ask. Would you
> prefer "open source" to simply mean "available with source", without
> implying the need for redistribution ?

Yes, because for the reasons you mention below, "open source" means just
that -- the source is open (available) or in other words, "free, as in
freedom". I'm not interested in a non-legal entity arbitrarily reviewing
and approving licenses based on their definition of the term.

> You see, it's the same "problem" we had with the "free software"
> expression a long time ago. The words mean something specific to the
> people who coined the expressions, but can also be read literally. The
> only way out of this would seem to be to create a new word. For now, I
> tend to identify with the definitions as provided by the people who
> coined both expressions, and read "open source" in the OSI sense, and
> "free software" as explained by the FSF. You are of course free to
> disagree, but understand the OSCOM's position, please.

I said I understood its position. I just don't agree with it and it goes
against why I joined. I will unsubscribe to the list following this email.

Regards,

Michelle