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open source
software whose code anyone may inspect and modify
In more detail
1. (adjective) denoting software whose source code is publicly available and can be modified and distributed by anyone
2. (noun) software with publicly available source code that users can freely modify and share
Examples
- 1. Linux is an open source operating system that many developers contribute to.
- 2. The company released their software as open source to encourage community development.
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