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The Open Source Definition is fundamentally defined by its requirements regarding source code, mandating that it be included or made accessible to users as described in [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, the definition specifies the quality and form of the source code, requiring it to be in the preferred format for modification as stated in [4], and establishes rules for the distribution of modified source code in [5] and [6].
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The Open Source Definition (Annotated) opensource.org 5 facts
claimIf a product is distributed without source code, the Open Source Definition requires a well-publicized method for obtaining the source code for no more than a reasonable reproduction cost, preferably via free Internet download.
claimThe Open Source Definition establishes that open source software is defined by more than just access to source code; its distribution terms must comply with specific criteria regarding redistribution, source code access, derived works, and integrity.
claimThe Open Source Definition requires that licenses explicitly permit the distribution of software built from modified source code, though they may require derived works to carry a different name or version number than the original software.
claimThe Open Source Definition requires that software programs include source code and allow distribution in both source code and compiled forms.
claimThe Open Source Definition mandates that source code must be provided in the preferred form for a programmer to modify the program, explicitly prohibiting deliberately obfuscated code or intermediate forms like preprocessor output.
The Open Source Definition opensource.org 3 facts
procedureThe Open Source Definition requires that software must include source code and allow distribution in both source code and compiled forms. If source code is not distributed with the product, there must be a well-publicized, low-cost means of obtaining it, preferably via free internet download. The source code must be the preferred form for modification, and deliberately obfuscated code or intermediate forms like preprocessor output are prohibited.
claimThe Open Source Definition asserts that open source software distribution terms must comply with ten specific criteria, extending beyond mere access to source code.
procedureThe Open Source Definition allows licenses to restrict the distribution of modified source code only if the license permits the distribution of 'patch files' for build-time modification. Licenses must explicitly permit the distribution of software built from modified source code and may require derived works to carry a different name or version number than the original software.
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.