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What is open sourse?
Open source software is software that you are legally entitled to copy, reinstall, modify, and redistribute and is usually free to download from the software's website. the ubuntu operating system, open office.org, and opensuse Linux are a few examples of open source software
Is open source software copyrighted?
Open source software is software that allows the source code to be used. Oftentimes, they are free to use. Open source software is copyrighted.
What is software that is distributed for free?
Open source software, software where the source code is publicly available and which is licensed with an open source license. Examples of free software license / open source licenses include the Apache License, BSD license, GNU General Public License, GNU Lesser General Public License, MIT License, Eclipse Public License and Mozilla Public License.
Is Microsoft Office open source software?
no....because an open source software is distributed for free
Does Open Source software not have to be purchased.?
Often, Open Source software is provided free of charge. But always check.
Which software are downloaded legally and ethically from the internet for free?
Software that can be downloaded free and legally are: 1: Open Source software (Though not all software that is open source is free) 2: Freeware 3: Shareware 4: Software trials
What is the difference between free software and open source software?
Free software is software that makes few or no restrictions on what you can do with it or the source code. According to the Free Software Foundation, in order for software to be considered "free", it must: * Allow use of the program for any purpose. * Have the source code available, to see how it works and change it. * Allow you to distribute unmodified copies of the software * Allow you to modify and release the changes to the program. "Open-source" software only needs to meet the second criteria. Software can have it's source available, but forbid you to release it commercially, or release modified copies of the binaries / source.
What is Software that is distributed for free with certain conditions?
Open source software, software where the source code is publicly available and which is licensed with an open source license. Examples of free software license / open source licenses include the Apache License, BSD license, GNU General Public License, GNU Lesser General Public License, MIT License, Eclipse Public License and Mozilla Public License.
What software allows users to run it for free with certain conditions?
Open source software, software where the source code is publicly available and which is licensed with an open source license. Examples of free software license / open source licenses include the Apache License, BSD license, GNU General Public License, GNU Lesser General Public License, MIT License, Eclipse Public License and Mozilla Public License.
What is expansion of FOSS?
Free and Open Source Software
Is free software always open source?
YES
How much is Open Office software?
Open Office download is FREE. It's what's called 'open source' software.
