open source
Definition
Software that is available free of charge with its source code for modification and redistribution, such as the Linux operating system. Open source does not mean 'copyright free,' and often includes restrictions on the resale of the software.
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open source is in the Computer Hardware, Software, & Security subject.
open source appears in the definitions of the following terms: Linux, Kermit, KDE, Apache, Kerberos, Free BSD and financial information exchange (FIX)
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