FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Detailed explanation-1: -Open source software (OSS) is software that is distributed with its source code, making it available for use, modification, and distribution with its original rights.

Detailed explanation-2: -Open source software is software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify, and enhance. “Source code” is the part of software that most computer users don’t ever see; it’s the code computer programmers can manipulate to change how a piece of software-a “program” or “application"-works.

Detailed explanation-3: -Open source software is always free to use, change and distribute–with some conditions. Freeware may or may not come with source code. If the source code is not available, users won’t be able to change the program. Many freeware programs are only free for personal use.

Detailed explanation-4: -Generally, Open Source software is software that can be freely accessed, used, changed, and shared (in modified or unmodified form) by anyone. Open source software is made by many people, and distributed under licenses that comply with the Open Source Definition.

Detailed explanation-5: -Open-source software is distributed, typically for free, with the source code also available so that it can be studied, changed, and improved by its users. Open-source software evolves from the combined contribution of its users.