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Open source: A common shorthand for open source software. ^[e]

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

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]