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Parent topics

• Software [r]: Computer programs or documentation used as part of an operating system, distinct from hardware. ^[e]

Other related topics

• Apache Software Foundation [r]: Non-profit corporation (classified as 501(c)(3) in the United States) to support Apache software projects, including the Apache HTTP Server. ^[e]
• Closed source software [r]: Any type of software which is placed under a non-free license agreement. ^[e]
• Free software [r]: Software that can be used, studied, and modified without restriction; and redistributed under these terms. ^[e]
• Free Software Foundation [r]: Massachusetts-based non-profit organization founded by Richard Stallman to support the free software movement. ^[e]
• Linux kernel [r]: The core piece of the Linux operating system that controls processes, manages memory, and loads device drivers. ^[e]
• Open Source Initiative [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Bruce Perens [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Eric S. Raymond [r]: (1957—) Developer of and evangelist for open source software. ^[e]
• Richard Stallman [r]: Software engineer and hacker who founded the GNU project and Free Software Foundation. ^[e]
• Linus Torvalds [r]: Finnish software developer, famous for developing Linux, the free operating system kernel. ^[e]

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• Mac OS X [r]: BSD-based, POSIX-compatible graphical Unix operating system made by Apple for use on Macintosh computers. ^[e]
• Christianity [r]: The largest world religion, which centers around the worship of one God, his son Jesus Christ, and his Holy Spirit. ^[e]
• Apache HTTP Server [r]: An open source world wide web server software suite; currently the most popular HTTP server on the web. ^[e]