Rights with respect to software source code

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In [[1]] presentation the following distinction is made with respect to software source code:

  • Right to view
    • See the source code and possess a copy
  • Right to use
    • Compile to an executable and run the resulting application
  • Right to modify
    • The right to make changes to the source code
  • Right to redistribute
    • Give the source code to a 3rd party, potentially in modified or unmodified form