The Open Source Definition Page created on July 7, 2006 | Last modified on February 16, 2024 Introduction Open source doesn’t just mean access to the source code. The distribution terms of open source software must comply with the following criteria: 1. Free Redistribution The license shall not restrict any party from selling or giving away the software as a component of an aggregate software dist
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