Open source
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Open source is the term used to describe computer software which is implemented by openly revealing its code so that users of the software are encouraged to study, change, and improve its design.
Open source software is best implemented using the Bazaar model. This is the approach taken by the successful repository SourceForge.net, which currently has over 100,000 projects.
The Bazaar model exhibits the following patterns:
- Users should be treated as co-developers.
- Early releases.
- Frequent integration.
- Several versions.
- High modularization.
- Dynamic decision making structure.
Open source does not refer to the method of its marketing nor profitability. Compare with public domain.
