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Open-source software (OSS)
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TL;DR. Software with source code released under a license granting rights to study, change, and distribute it freely for any purpose.
Technical Definition
Software with source code released under a license granting rights to study, change, and distribute it freely for any purpose.
How it works
Open-source software (OSS) is software whose source code is made publicly available under a license that allows users to view, modify, and distribute the code. This collaborative approach fosters transparency and allows for community-driven development and improvement of software.