Open Source Software

Open Source Software

• What is OSS ? • A computer software that is available in

source code form.• Provides an open-source license that permits

users to study, change, improve & to distribute the software

OSS software

Open Source Initiative (OSI)

• a California public benefit corporation, founded in 1998 by Eric S. Raymond and Bruce Perens.

• a non-profit corporation with global scope – educate & advocate for the benefits of open source

OSS companies

OSS companies