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[-] mexicancartel@lemmy.dbzer0.com 162 points 1 year ago

Open source ≠ Source availiable

Example of non open source programs with source code https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_proprietary_source-available_software

[-] lauha@lemmy.one 85 points 1 year ago
[-] KairuByte@lemmy.dbzer0.com 39 points 1 year ago

Open source inherently means you can compile the code locally, for free. You can’t necessarily redistribute it, depending on the license, but I’m not aware of a “you can compile this source for testing and code changes only but if you use it as your actual copy you are infringing” license.

I am very much open to correction here.

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