open source

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Coined by Christine Peterson in January 1998.

[edit] Noun

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open source (uncountable)

1. (computing) The practice of providing open-source code for a product.
2. (computing) Open-source software in general.

   His contributions to open source are numerous.

[edit] Synonyms

• free software (software allowing users to edit and redistribute with few limitations)