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Open source as defined by the OSI is literally identical to free software as defined by the FSF.

And no, open source does not include things like unreal engine which you can view the source but not use freely. This is called Source Available software.

The gnome devs have built something almost exactly how I want. If the gnome devs listened to most of the feedback I see on HN, I would no longer like the DE.

Consider that different users have different preferences. I have tried almost all of the DE/WMs and have found gnome to be the most stable/best looking/best defaults.