What is F/LOSS? By Scot Henderson

FLOSS Free Libre Open Source Software Four Freedoms The right to use the software for any purpose. Freedom to redistribute for free or a fee. Access the complete source code for the program. The right to modify any part of the source code, or use any portion of it in a new program.

Where does it come from? Someone writes it as code Someone compiles it into a binary or script. Some takes that code and packages it. Someone hosts it so you can download it You get to install it.

What is non-free software Non-Free software is any software where you do not have the four freedoms, or they are restrictive. May be binary only May have code available, but you may not alter it. May have a license that is incompatible. Proprietary

scot@ThinkPadX60:~$ sudo apt-get install vrms

What is a GNU/Linux Distribution? Fedora Slackware Debian Ubuntu Mint Without GNU linux would not exist as it is today. Without Debian, Ubuntu could not exist. Without Ubuntu, Linux Mint could not exist.

What's the difference? Ease of use Security Looks Fun Application

Version 2:7.4.488-7

Version 2:7.4.052-1

If someone could look us the package version they are using.

What does this mean for me? What do I want to use it for? What is important to me? Do I need a certain program? Do I need it for my job? Do I need more security? It's “free” who cares about the rest.

Security

So the version changes from debian 1:6.7p1-5 Ubuntu 1:6.6p1-2

Why use FLOSS? I like the 4 Freedoms. I like to share knowledge and resources. I like to know that I am part of larger group that works for a greater good. I want more from my computer. Continuous Process Improvement

Why do you use FLOSS?

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