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===What is Open Source?===
 
===What is Open Source?===
The term '''Open Source''' originally referred to computer software development, but today it refers not only to software but a set of values about products and their creation and use by others. According to opensource.org:
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The term '''Open Source''' originally referred to computer software development, but today it refers not only to software but a set of values about products and their creation and use by others. According to [https://opensource.com/ opensource.com]:
  
 
<blockquote>Open source projects, products, or initiatives are those that embrace and celebrate open exchange, collaborative participation, rapid prototyping, transparency, meritocracy, and community development.
 
<blockquote>Open source projects, products, or initiatives are those that embrace and celebrate open exchange, collaborative participation, rapid prototyping, transparency, meritocracy, and community development.
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===What is Open Source Software?===
 
===What is Open Source Software?===

Revision as of 10:22, 3 February 2014

What is Open Source?

The term Open Source originally referred to computer software development, but today it refers not only to software but a set of values about products and their creation and use by others. According to opensource.com:

Open source projects, products, or initiatives are those that embrace and celebrate open exchange, collaborative participation, rapid prototyping, transparency, meritocracy, and community development.

What is Open Source Software?