open source software
Freely shared code
Open source software is computer software whose source code is publicly available and can be freely used, modified, and distributed.
The openness allows anyone to inspect how the program works, fix bugs, or adapt it to their needs.
Major examples include the Linux operating system and the Firefox browser.
Open source contrasts with proprietary software, where the code remains secret and controlled by the company that created it.
- GitHubWeb-based code hosting service
- LinuxOpen-source operating system kernel
- codeSymbolic communication system
- repositoryPlace for storing things
- version controlTracks changes to files
community · free · collaborative · developer · fork · commit · kernel · Apache · MIT · license · hacker · contribute · sharing · transparent · decentralized · GNU · programmer · compile
- open commonscommons, open access, open data, Creative Commons, copyleft
- open sourceGNU, GPL, forks, copyleft, contributors
- collaborationscollaborators, joint task force, joint project, duo, coalition forces
- Budget TechChromebook, Raspberry Pi, budget laptop, netbook, Kindle Fire