Open source
An Open source software is a software whose source code can be viewed, changed and used publicly and by third parties. It complies to Open Source Initiative criterias. An Open source software can mostly be used free of charge. Software can be made open source software by individuals for altruistic motives as well as by organizations or companies in order to share development costs or to gain market share.
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