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Question
Write the difference between the following -
Free software and Free and open-source software
Solution
Free software:
- Freedom to run programs for any purpose.
- Freedom to study the program.
- Freedom to distribute copies of software.
- Freedom to modify/improve programs and release improvements to the public.
Free and open source software:
- It has the distribution of licenses.
- Availability of source code.
- Free distribution.
- The integrity of the Author's Source Code.
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