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The Open Source Initiative defines the criteria for open source software, which mandates that the software must include accessible and modifiable source code as described in [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, the organization established the formal definition of the term 'Open Source' specifically in relation to the availability of source code [4] and emphasizes its importance for peer review and evolutionary development [5].
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Archetypes of open-source business models | Electronic Markets link.springer.com 2 facts
referenceThe Open Source Initiative defines distribution terms for open source software requiring that the program must include source code, allow redistribution without restriction, and utilize a license that is non-discriminatory, product and technology-neutral, and does not restrict other software.
claimThe term 'Open Source' refers to source code made freely available to third parties, a definition introduced by the Open Source Initiative in February 1998.
The Open Source Definition (Annotated) opensource.org 2 facts
perspectiveThe Open Source Initiative requires access to un-obfuscated source code because software evolution is impossible without modification, and the organization's purpose is to facilitate easy modification.
perspectiveThe Open Source Initiative asserts that the ability to read source code is insufficient for independent peer review and rapid evolutionary selection, which requires the ability to experiment with and redistribute modifications.
The Complete Guide to Open Source Licenses - FOSSA fossa.com 1 fact
referenceThe Open Source Definition, maintained by the Open Source Initiative, requires that a license must allow free redistribution, ensure source code availability, permit the creation of derivative works, maintain the integrity of the author's source code, prohibit discrimination against persons or groups, prohibit discrimination against fields of endeavor, require distribution of the license, not be specific to a product, not restrict other software, and be technology-neutral.