[Koha] Koha in Linux Festival

[Zeki Celikbas]

n 7 May 2004 at 12:21, MJ Ray wrote:

> >> Denise Sharp and Jamey Sharp, "Open Source in Libraries: Philosophy
> >> and Tools" February 2004, available at http://minilop.net/OnlineNW
> >> -- I think Denise Sharp reported that it was well-received.
> > thanks MJ Ray I'm also working on open sources in libraries.
> 
> Please, you are not USian, so speak of "free software" rather than the
> failed trademark "Open Source". I do not know Turkish, but maybe it
> has different words for "no-cost" and "free as in freedom" so there is
> no reason to use "Open Source"?

Yes MJ Ray I'm usualy usign "Free Software" radher than "Open Source". Because of I 
bleave that free software comprise open source but reverse isn't true. I think here is the 
main subject is licencing. Free Softwares are licencing wia GPL Public Lisans. And 
some open sources may not be free because of the licences, for example "apple open 
souce lisance" or like this. 

I'm happy that Koha is licenced with GPL Public Licence.

Thank for your point of view and warning.


Zeki Celikbas 
ITU Ucak ve Uzay Bilimleri Fakultesi
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celikbas at itu.edu.tr
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