Re: [GNU-linux-libre] Request for Endorsement for ConnochaetOS

[Sam Geeraerts]

Henry Jensen wrote:
> So, now you are saying that FSF and FSFE are have different positions
> on this matter.

I think both FSF and FSFE are of the opinion that "free software" and 
"open source" mean different (though not hugely different) things for 
people who know what they're talking about, but that a lot of people who 
say "open source" are not aware that they really mean "free software". 
The difference in style between both organisations is that FSF/RMS puts 
more focus on educating people about the distinction, whereas FSFE has 
more of a "close enough, you're on the good side of the spectrum" attitude.

In any case, it's clear that using the term "free software" over "open 
source" should be encouraged within FSDG distro communities. I think 
it's not necessary to make an FSDG rule for this, but that it's an 
indicator of a community's strength.