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Alin Li — Open Computing

Open source

Free software and software freedom

Explore the difference between permission to use software, access to source code, and unauthorized copying.

A PLACE TO BEGIN

Make the idea your own.

Explore the difference between permission to use software, access to source code, and unauthorized copying. Open the full lesson to explore the examples and work through the material at your pace.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPLORE

  • Distinguish free access from permission
  • Understand software freedom
  • Connect licenses to responsible use

INSIDE THE ORIGINAL LESSON

A few things you’ll find.

  1. 01Permission. That's It.
  2. 02Simple Analogies
  3. 03Side-by-Side: Every Aspect
  4. 04Is This Piracy or Open Source?
  5. 05What Actually Happens If You Pirate Software?
  6. 06The Open Source Alternative — Always!
Original editions 1 +

KEEP THE QUESTION GOING

There’s more to explore.