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      10 months ago

      What is “actually open source”, if “here’s the source code” is not?

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        10 months ago

        There’s a difference between source available and open source. For example, actually being allowed to distribute modified versions is pretty damn important:

        Restrictions

        • No Distribution of Modified Versions: You may not distribute modified versions of the software, whether in source or binary form.
        • No Forking: You may not create, maintain, or distribute a forked version of the software.
        • Official Distribution: Only the maintainers of the official repository are allowed to distribute the software and its modifications.