10 Questions
What is open source?
Something people can modify and share because its design is publicly accessible
What is open source software?
Software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify, and enhance
What do people call software with source code that only the creator can modify?
"Proprietary" or "closed source" software
What can programmers do with access to a program's source code?
Improve the program by adding features or fixing parts that don't work correctly
What are the principles embraced by open source projects, products, or initiatives?
Open exchange, collaborative participation, rapid prototyping, transparency, meritocracy, and community-oriented development
What is the part of software that most computer users don't see?
Source code
What can programmers do with access to a program's source code?
Modify the functionality
What do people call software with source code that only the creator can modify?
Proprietary software
What does the term 'open source' refer to?
Something people can modify and share because its design is publicly accessible
What are the principles embraced by open source projects, products, or initiatives?
Collaborative participation and transparency
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