Freedom

1134234_jumping_into_waterWhat kind of freedom do you have if you choose to use this software, service, or content?

  • What do you give up in order to use this software, content or service?
  • In what ways does the provider attempt to upsell to a better version of the software, service, or content?
  • Is this software locked? Does it have an expiration date?
  • Is this service a limited-time trial?
  • Does this content come with usage restrictions?
  • Do you have to seek permission for each use or re-use of the content?
  • Can the things you make with this software or place into this service environment be easily exported and used elsewhere?
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2 responses

8 02 2009
Critique: Jing « OSED.org

[...] internet-based service, or freely available content. Each item under consideration is assessed for Freedom, Openness, Privacy, and Control and then receives a rating as described [...]

13 04 2009
Critique: Scratch « OSED.org

[...] Freedom: Scratch is both freely available and freely distributable. Users are not required to disclose any personal information to download and enable the software. [...]

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