What is Open Source?
Open source is a term that originally referred to open source software (OSS). Open source software is code that is designed to be publicly accessible—anyone can see, modify, and distribute the code as they see fit.
Doesn't "open source" just mean something is free of charge?
No. This is a common misconception about what "open source" implies, and the concept's implications are not only economic.
Open source software programmers can charge money for the open source software they create or to which they contribute. But in some cases, because an open source license might require them to release their source code when they sell software to others, some programmers find that charging users money for software services and support (rather than for the software itself) is more lucrative. This way, their software remains free of charge, and they make money helping others install, use, and troubleshoot it.
| Open source software | Proprietary software |
| It offers more flexibility to users. | It is less flexible and often comes with restrictions on users. |
| Open source is developed and maintained by a community. | It is developed and maintained by the group who published it. |
| Larger community support base as the source code remains open to view and edit | Smaller Support base due to only limited people work on any piece of software while the source code remains a mystery to the outside world. |
| Open for collaboration by anyone in the world | Not open for collaboration by anyone in the world |
Open-source development is something that every dev must try, especially beginners. It can help you find your footing in the infinite world of programming, and you also learn a ton of things. And you're pretty much sure to make some amazing friends who will support you in your endeavors. Open source licenses affect the way people can use, study, modify, and distribute software. In general, open source licenses grant computer users permission to use open source software for any purpose they wish.
List of few opensource software: Mozilla Firefox, Jitisi meet, LibreOffice, Gimp, Audacity, Wordpress, VLC Media Player
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