Open source
Open source is software whose licence allows access to its code and grants certain rights of use, modification and distribution
What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.
What it is and how it works
Conditions vary by licence and should be reviewed before integrating it into a product. A repository being visible does not mean it has an open source licence. The evaluation should also consider maintenance, security and community.
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Variants and linked concepts
- Free software. Free software emphasises the freedoms to use, study, modify and distribute. Its relationship with open source depends on the licences and the approach.