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| <h2 id="is-apache-software-really-free-to-download">Is Apache software really free to download?<a class="headerlink" href="#is-apache-software-really-free-to-download" title="Permalink">¶</a></h2> |
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| <p>Yes. Apache projects always release source code under the <a href="http://www.apache.org/licenses/">Apache License</a>, a |
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| <h2 id="is-apache-software-open-source">Is Apache software open source?<a class="headerlink" href="#is-apache-software-open-source" title="Permalink">¶</a></h2> |
| <p>Yes. The Apache License meets both the Open Source Initiative's (OSI) |
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| <h2 id="why-do-some-websites-charge-money-for-apache-software">Why do some websites charge money for Apache software?<a class="headerlink" href="#why-do-some-websites-charge-money-for-apache-software" title="Permalink">¶</a></h2> |
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| <p>In most cases, you can simply remember that Apache source code is always |
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| <p>Note that many other organizations sell their <strong>own branded</strong> software products |
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| <h2 id="where-can-i-learn-more-about-apache-projects">Where can I learn more about Apache projects?<a class="headerlink" href="#where-can-i-learn-more-about-apache-projects" title="Permalink">¶</a></h2> |
| <p>The ASF provides a <a href="http://projects.apache.org/">list of all Apache projects</a> and most Apache software |
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