What Are the Functions of Open Source?
Open Source is a popular term often used in the world of software production. It is a very communal and positive approach to software production that encourages education and global communication.
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Function of Open Source
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Open Source is focused on sharing the "source code" from which software is actually constructed. This means that another programmer can write another program using the open source code of the original. This enables an open source programming community to make advances much quicker.
Significance
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Sharing a program's "source code" is in major contrast to more selfish forms of software production. Software made as a product for sale is usually not open source since the code is usually considered the property of a company.
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Linux
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One of the most famous examples of open source software is the popular operating system known as Linux. Anyone can freely download and install Linux and also edit the Linux code to make their own custom edition of Linux.
GNU License
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The GNU General Public License is a licensing concept for open source software. It entails ways in which open source software is to be shared and respected. The licensing concept is actually another open source community freebie.
Benefits
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The computing world benefits from the open source community through an abundance of free software and educational resources. Many businesses, such as Google, have also benefited from using open source operating systems.
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