BioSRC is a collection of free software merged into the GNU Source Release Collection, distributed under terms that allow users to freely run, study, change, and distribute it and modified versions. It is maintained by Brandon Invergo and is part of the broader free software movement.

Is BioSRC the same as open-source software?

BioSRC is classified as a subclass of open-source software, though the source material explicitly distinguishes it from open-source software in some contexts. It is part of the broader free and open-source software (FOSS) ecosystem.

What is the opposite of BioSRC?

The opposite of BioSRC is proprietary software, which restricts users' rights to run, study, change, and distribute the software.

Who maintains BioSRC?

BioSRC is maintained by Brandon Invergo, who oversees its integration into the GNU Source Release Collection.

BioSRC

free software merged into the GNU Source Release Collection

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Instance of: free software
Official website: biosrc.invergo.net^[4]
Website: biosrc.invergo.net
Part of: GNU Source Release Collection^[3]
Maintained by: Brandon Invergo^[2]

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Summary

BioSRC is a free software^[1].

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[2] ↑ BioSRC — maintained by (P126): Brandon Invergo. wikidata.org.
[3] ↑ BioSRC — part of (P361): GNU Source Release Collection. GSRC Package List. Retrieved 2022-01-05. wikidata.org.
[4] ↑ BioSRC — official website (P856): http://biosrc.invergo.net/. wikidata.org.

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[1] ↑ BioSRC is an instance of free software (Q341) [P31, primary]. Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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