Open-wash

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of openwash. alt-of, alternative

    "The use of open source supports the business narrative around free software: openness is here used to open-wash free software, making it business-friendly."

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"The use of open source supports the business narrative around free software: openness is here used to open-wash free software, making it business-friendly."

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