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- Free Softwaresearch for term
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Indicates freedom to run, copy, distribute, study, change and improve the software.
The word free in Free Software refers to the users' freedom to run, copy, distribute, study, change and improve the software. It does not refer to the price of the software. More precisely, a programme is Free Software if users have the four freedoms:
* The freedom to run the program, for any purpose.
* The freedom to study how the program works, and adapt it to one's needs. Access to the source code is a precondition for this.
* The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbour.
* The freedom to improve the program, and release your improvements to the public, so that the whole community benefits. Access to the source code is a precondition for this.
http://www.fsf.org/philosophy/free-sw.html