Open-source Definition

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adjective
Designating or of software whose code is made public and which is thus available to any programmer to develop and customize.
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Alternative spelling of open-source.

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verb
To release the source code of.
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Open-source Sentence Examples

  • In order to succeed, open-source projects have adopted management practices similar to those of the companies they vie to outdo.

  • Therefore, GIMP is an open source [[Free Photo Editing|image editing]] program that is available for free to anyone with a computer.

  • Given the open source (and free) nature of Linux, there aren't too many major video game developers, publishers, and studios that create games for the platform.

  • The list below does not contain open source games (which typically run on open source platforms) or shareware games, which require an eventual purchase to support the programmers or the game company.

  • Search for terms like "abandonware", "freeware", "open-source", and "shareware" to find titles that tickle your fancy.

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