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You would understand that it is free to obtain and use, and that the source code is accessible to anybody and can be edited by anybody though the changes one person makes wouldn't necessarily be shared with everyone else (the way a Wikipedia page edit would, for example.)
in a nutshell open source software is a software that anyone can change and manipulate to their pleasing...
kinda like saying by the people, for the people
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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.
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.
Is free software always open source?
YES
What is expansion of FOSS?
Free and Open Source Software
How much is Open Office software?
Open Office download is FREE. It's what's called 'open source' software.
What does open software mean?
The term open software means software that is available in open source code form. It is software that is free to be distributed to anyone who wants it.
What is an open source software supposed to do?
Open source software is designed to do exactly what its closed source (paid software) counterpart is to do. Open Office for example is free to use and does the same thing as Microsoft office that costs hundreds.
What is full form of FOSS?
Free and open-source software
What do you understand by the term FOSS in computer term?
I don't quite understand your question, but FOSS stands for Free Open Source Software. From your question, I'm going to assume that you are trying to install a piece of software that is FOSS compliant and licensed as such.
