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The regular, complete version of the Freespire operating system is a combination of open source code and proprietary software. The Freespire OSS Edition contains only open source code. The open source software programs included in both versions of Freespire are licensed (or sublicensed) to the user under the GNU General Public License ("GPL") and other similar open source license agreements (collectively, "OSLAs") which, among other rights, permit the user to copy, modify and redistribute certain programs, or portions thereof, and have access to the source code.

In compliance with the applicable OSLAs, the source code for the open source portions of the Linspire operating system are available for download here.

Open source source code for individual products found in the CNR Warehouse can be found by clicking the Specifications link on the page for the product (example).

Alternatively, you may obtain CD(s) with the source code of the open source programs distribute in Freespire by emailing your name and address along with the names of the products for which you are seeking source code to sourcecode@freespire.org. As a condition to sending you the CD(s), we may charge you our costs for providing you with the CD(s).

If you have questions about the GPL or other OSLAs, click here to learn more.