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A program is free software if the program's users have the four essential freedoms:<br /> | A program is free software if the program's users have the four essential freedoms:<br /> | ||
| − | + | ===The freedom to run the program as you wish, for any purpose (freedom 0).<br />=== | |
| − | + | ===The freedom to study how the program works, and change it so it does your computing as you wish (freedom 1). Access to the source code is a precondition for this.<br />=== | |
| − | + | ===The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbour (freedom 2). <br />=== | |
| − | + | ===The freedom to distribute copies of your modified versions to others (freedom 3). 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.=== | |
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Contents
- 1 The Four Essential Freedoms
- 1.1 The freedom to run the program as you wish, for any purpose (freedom 0).
- 1.2 The freedom to study how the program works, and change it so it does your computing as you wish (freedom 1). Access to the source code is a precondition for this.
- 1.3 The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbour (freedom 2).
- 1.4 The freedom to distribute copies of your modified versions to others (freedom 3). 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.
The Four Essential Freedoms
A program is free software if the program's users have the four essential freedoms:
