Reply to post: Restrictions != F(L)OSS

Should open source sniff the geopolitical wind and ban itself in China and Russia?

b0llchit Silver badge
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Restrictions != F(L)OSS

There is no discussion possible. The definition of terms for the license to be a valid open source license are:

5. No Discrimination Against Persons or Groups

The license must not discriminate against any person or group of persons.

and

6. No Discrimination Against Fields of Endeavor

The license must not restrict anyone from making use of the program in a specific field of endeavor. For example, it may not restrict the program from being used in a business, or from being used for genetic research.

Therefore, any restrictions in the distribution based on political winds makes the project no longer F(L)OSS.

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