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Re:TP-Link blocks open source router firmware to comply with... by pgeorgi on Friday March 11, 2016 @03:20PM (#11269207)
hybrids are sometimes referred to as "open core projects".

A free software (often copyleft) core with addons, which usually means that contributions to the core are riddled with CLAs or other hurdles, if possible at all.

See mysql, openoffice (pre-Apache), ...

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Re:TP-Link blocks open source router firmware to comply with... by nickpsecurity on Friday March 11, 2016 @04:14PM (#11269580)
I'll try to remember that. Although, my model allows for entirely proprietary software with source available for review, extension, whatever. Any combo of source availability, freedom, or paid so long as a review is possible. I explained more in this essay:

http://pastebin.com/eRGtedU4

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Re:TP-Link blocks open source router firmware to comply with... by mindslight on Friday March 11, 2016 @05:27PM (#11270000)
Why not focus on the specific properties you want? Something like "auditable source", which also implies a reproducible build.
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Re:TP-Link blocks open source router firmware to comply with... by nickpsecurity on Friday March 11, 2016 @06:01PM (#11270171)
Another good one. Thanks.
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