Description:
Open Source is a type of license agreement that makes it possible for users to freely modify a work and/or a program, use it in new ways, integrate it into a larger project, etc.
Open source eliminates barriers between creators, as it promotes the free exchange of ideas.
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Features of Open Source
Open Source technology tries to collaborate on projects with developers from all over the world. Anyone can edit and share the source code of software, web pages, and other projects.
Open Source Projects
There are currently numerous open source programs and software. Some examples of open source projects are as follows:
- Github
- Matomo (formerly known as Piwik)
- R
- Thunderbird