The paradox of open source software - Why develop free software? - Bok av Kasper Edwards - Häftad
Open source software is computer software like other software, however, unlike most software sold by private companies, open source software is distributed under a license that allows users to copy, modify and redistribute the source code. In contrast, a company like Microsoft imposes very strict licenses that outlaw copying, modifications and redistribution. Microsoft and other companies use strict licensing to protect their source of income ¿ if people are allowed to copy their software, how can..