The 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.

Authors

• Person: Not available Organization: Open Source Initiative
  The Open Source Definition

Sources

• The Open Source Definition opensource.org Open Source Initiative via serper

Referenced by nodes (2)

• source code concept
• The Open Source Definition concept