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On Fri, 2003-07-11 at 23:45, Michael Havens wrote:
> Ok guys and gals, let us start a list of the poitivepoints of using open
> source.
> 1. Vulnerabilities are fixed relatively quickly.
> 2.?

I can think of very little values afforded by only being able to see
source code.  However, I can think of many benefits of actually given
rights (i.e. freedoms) afforded by using Free Software.  Here are some
of them.


Free software is a matter of the users' freedom to run, copy,
distribute, study, change and improve the software. More precisely, it
refers to four kinds of freedom, for the users of the software:

      * The freedom to run the program, for any purpose (freedom 0).=20
      * The freedom to study how the program works, and adapt it to your
        needs (freedom 1). Access to the source code is a precondition
        for this.=20
      * The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbor
        (freedom 2).=20
      * The freedom to improve the program, and release your
        improvements to the public, so that the whole community benefits
        (freedom 3). Access to the source code is a precondition for
        this.
--=20
Derek Neighbors
GNU Enterprise
http://www.gnuenterprise.org
derek@gnue.org

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