Open source dmd on Reddit!
Jeff Nowakowski
jeff at dilacero.org
Tue Mar 10 09:14:45 PDT 2009
Gregor Richards wrote:
> I realize people are going to misuse the term Open Source. However, the
> term is NOT generic, and DOES have a specific meaning; it is in fact
> trademarked, and using it to describe software that does not fit the
> Open Source Definition is in violation of the trademark.
"Open Source" is NOT trademarked. They tried for it and didn't get it.
Instead they got "Open Source Initiative Approved License", which is
just a certification label. However, I do agree, open source has a
specific meaning which requires freedom to redistribute.
-Jeff
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