Open source

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See:

• Open source software. This is essentially the same as free software ("free as in freedom") but the different terms reflect a different philosophy and emphasis. For a nice summary of where open source stands in a range of applications see Open source won
• Open Source Appropriate Technology (OSAT)
• Open source engineering software
• Open-sustainability
• Open source patents
• Open source rapid prototyping of OSAT
• Open source technology

Compare and contrast with the more restricted

• Open access
• Non-commercial licenses vs open licenses

"Basically Open Source technology is the only way we'll end up as citizens in this technological world, rather than as serfs." - Vik Oliver, 2018 [1]

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Authors	Chris Watkins
License	CC-BY-SA-3.0
Language	English (en)
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Aliases	Open-source
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Created	August 9, 2006 by Chris Watkins
Last modified	September 19, 2024 by Kathy Nativi
Cite as	Chris Watkins (2006–2024). "Open source". Appropedia. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
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