Comment by Alpha3031
17 hours ago
Per the OSD definition of source code, "the source code must be the preferred form in which a programmer would modify the program." which means an argument could be made (as charcircuit is making) that the weights, being the preferred form to modify, are the source.
I do prefer open weights as being more precise (like, is it even really software that has source code in the first place?) but I feel like at this point the ship has sailed somewhat (though if this is something you're willing to spend your time arguing then... moral support I guess?)
You can also edit/patch binary executables, but no one says about that software that is open source.
You can, but its not the first preference
Incidentally, I do. I fucking hate the open source maximalists like Stallman who suggest that not having source code is equivalent to not having control over what runs on your computer. But you always[1] have control over what runs on your computer. Reverse engineer it if you care so much! Every form of DRM is inevitably defeated, because you do have control over program execution, regardless of access to the source code. Stallman's argument seems more lazy and entitled than principled.
[1] ...setting aside hardware attestation bullshit, which does need to die in a fire.