>Skype is "free software." I take it you mean /open source/ software? No, he... | Hacker News

HN2new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

		unimpressive on Jan 31, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Who Does Skype Let Spy? >Skype is "free software." I take it you mean /open source/ software? No, he means free software. [0] [1] [0]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software [1]: This confusion is why the term "open source" was invented.

mikegerwitz on Jan 31, 2013 [–]

The term "open source" was coined to sell free software to business/the masses, ignoring the core of RMS' philosophy (with which not everyone agreed). The terms are different.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact