[okfn-discuss] [FC-discuss] A Free, Libre and Open Glossary

[Rob Myers]

On 10/07/13 16:33, heath rezabek wrote:
> Actually, given the Open Definition, I'd disagree.  Open is a term that
> really can be defined, and as such I also think it's a strong candidate
> for universal usage.
>
> http://opendefinition.org/

The OKD is a (superior) adaptation of the OSD which is an adaptation of 
the DFSG which is a Free Software definition...

"Open" was historically chosen as a nice, fuzzy, politically uncommitted 
buzzword. I respect the OSI and OKF's choice of it, and there certainly 
are contexts where "openness" is a meaningful virtue, but there are also 
contexts where it's a way of avoiding saying "freedom". This is one of them.

- Rob.