Free and Open Source Software

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What is FOSS?

Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) refers to software that is both free to use and whose source code is openly available for anyone to view, modify, and distribute. The term combines two key ideas: "free software" (focused on user freedom) and "open source software" (focused on collaborative development).

Feature of FOSS:

  1. Freedom to Use: Users can run the software for any purpose without restrictions.
  2. Access to Source Code: The underlying code is available, allowing users to study and understand how it works.
  3. Modification Rights: Users can modify the software to suit their needs.
  4. Redistribution: Users can share the original or modified software freely.
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