"Source available" vs "open source": no-SaaS tool triggers OSS definition debate

Ruby on Rails' DHH says definitions are arbitrary and have no enforcers – and the GPL isn't free anyway.

By Phillip de Wet

Dec 12, 2025 4:16 PM 3 min read

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Phillip de Wet

Phillip de Wet started in journalism as an honest B2B IT-sector reporter before straying into business, politics, and international affairs. He is currently in recovery, studying AI while writing about everything from hardware to infosec policy.