A program whose source codeii made open for use or modification by others. In this way users can improve on a program. There are other criteria which define open sourcei software and which all such software must comply with. These are:
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It must be freely distributed
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The original authori's code must be preserved
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It must be licensed in a way that does not contaminate other software
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Must not discriminate against any individuals or groups
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Must be distributed in source code as well as in compiled form
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Be licensed in a way that is not specific to use in a particular product
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Licensed so rights attached to the program apply to all users
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All modifications and derived works must be distributed under the same licensing terms as the original software.
