Open-source software (OSS) is software that is distributed with source code that may be read or modified by users. The OSS community generally agrees that open-source software should meet the following criteria:
As well, an open-source software license must not require the exclusion of, or interfere with, the operation of other software.
Unlike traditional software distributed in an unchangeable compiled format, open-source software is delivered with both compiled and non-compiled formats, allowing open code modification. In traditional software licenses, this privilege would be reserved for copyright holders. Not all software developers favor the use of open-source software, but many have accepted it because it allows for quicker repair of software issues and may ultimately lead to higher quality applications.
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