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Glossary definition(s) for: open-source

  • n., A computer program in which the source code is available to the general public for use and/or modification from its original design free of charge (open). Opp: proprietary.
    [ Computer and Information Sciences - Webopedia: Online Computer Dictionary ]
    Webopedia: Online Computer Dictionary. Internet.com. http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/o/open_source.html.
  • a., A method and philosophy for software licensing and distribution designed to encourage use and improvement of software written by volunteers by ensuring that anyone can copy the source code and modify it freely. Opp.: proprietary.

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