Open source
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Open source refers to certain practices in production and development that promote access to the end product's sources. Typically, open source indicates that a product includes permission to use its source code, design documents, or content. For example, open source software refers to computer software available with its source code and under an open source license to study, change, and improve its design.
External links
- Wikipedia - Disambiguation of the term, open source
- Open Source Initiative (OSI) - A non-profit corporation dedicated to managing and promoting the Open Source Definition through the OSI Certified Open Source Software certification mark and program.
