Free and open-source software [Computer Magazine]

I’m happy to report that the 30th article in the open source column of IEEE Computer has been published. With this article, I’m turning to open source fundamentals which I’ll write about if there is no other article in the queue. Please keep submitting article proposals!

Abstract: Free software is software that gives users the right to use the software, to modify the software, and to pass on the software, modified or not, all free of charge and without restrictions on what the software is used for. Open source software provides users with the same rights as free software. For all practical purposes, they are the same.

As always, the article is freely available (local copy).

Also, check out the full list of articles.