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If it "depends on your definition", then it would appear that you agree with me when I say "does not necessarily do so".



It does not necessarily do so if you make up your own thing and label it open source rather than using the standard, intelligible, non-deceptive definition. For example, if you name your dog "Open Source," that doesn't even give me the right to pet it.

But I don't think anybody is interested in talking about your dog.


I was giving my definition, which I consider the "industry standard" which is the one by OSI (while I have some issues with the organisation that definition is useful)

I however assumed you have another definition.




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