[OSM-talk] Java and freedom

[Nick Hill]

Nick Hill wrote:
> This is hardly suprising given that in this context,

This context being you needing a computer program to complete a given task.

 > the nature of my stated ideals are themselves inherently benevolent.

Separately, my idealism suggests that you should:

0) The freedom to run the program, for any purpose (freedom 0).
1) The freedom to study how the program works, and adapt it to your 
needs. Access to the source code is a precondition for this.
2) The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbor
3) The freedom to improve the program, and release your improvements to 
the public, so that the whole community benefits. Access to the source 
code is a precondition for this.