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=List of disputed FOSS terminology=

This is a list of differences between the open source and free software terminology. The terms are those used by major organisations, such as the Free Software Foundation and Open Source Initiative, by community leaders, and by the user communities. It also lists terms that are unambiguous in each category (cannot be confused for another meaning), terms that are neutral (should not offend either community) where such terms exist, and which terms are commonly used (regardless of ambiguity or neutrality). This list is a guide and is not definitive.

commercial software is not an accurate term, as FOSS may be a commercial offering.

Whether the Free and Open Source communities are the same community or separate communities is disputed. Notably, the Richard Stallman distances himself from the "Open Source community" which he considers separate from the "Free Software community". However, events for open source or free software developers, such as usergroups meetings and conferences, rarely distinguish between either "subcommunity".

see GNU/Linux naming controversy for details.

see GNU/Linux naming controversy for details.

The choice of "GNU/Linux" or "Linux" in a distribution's name is usually dependent on the decision made by the distribution: e.g. Debian GNU/Linux, or Red Hat Linux.

External references

 * gnu.org: Some Confusing or Loaded Words and Phrases that are Worth Avoiding