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echo: tuxpower
to: August Abolins
from: Alan Ianson
date: 2022-12-05 12:14:00
subject: Free software is based on

> Hi All...

> Free software is based on the four freedoms. Here they are, as defined by the
> Free Software Foundation:

> [o] The freedom to run the program as you wish, for any purpose.

> [o] The freedom to study how the program works, and change it so it does your
> computing as you wish. Access to the source code is a precondition for this.

> [o] The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help others.

> [o] The freedom to distribute copies of your modified versions to others. By
> doing this you can give the whole community a chance to benefit from your
> changes. Access to the source code is a precondition for this.

Yes, all good and important stuff.

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