Re: [Gzz] Overnet

[Benja Fallenstein]

Hi,

address@hidden wrote:

> I actually meant that you can download it freely (Win & Linux) - without any
> payments.

Ok.

> I think there is no source code available for Overnet, because it was
> created by MetaMachine (a company). So Overnet is free, but not free & open
> software.

Since there was miscommunication, it's probably good to be picky: the 
terms Free Software, Libre Software, Open Source and Open Source 
Software mean software which may be freely studied, modified, and 
redistributed (in original or modified form), to paraphrase the FSF's 
list of freedoms. Software that can be downloaded at no charge is called 
Freeware, "available at no charge," or "free as in beer."

Personally, to me the difference is:
- Available at no charge: what I download to try it out, or for 
personaal use if there's no Free (Libre) replacement matching my needs.
- Free Software: what I prefer to use if at all possible; what I'm able 
to base a product on.

- Benja