Software whose source code is made available for use/modification/distribution as users or other developers see fit. Usually developed as a public collaboration and made available free of charge.
Questions tagged [open-source]
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Guidelines for recommending Open Source vs. Closed Source?
When I am asked to recommend software to the average non-super user I'm conflicted between recommending Open Source vs. Close Source.
I want to recommend open source as it is often the better choice, however it seldom has that bit of extra polish…
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360 degree feedback: free or open-source software available?
Has anyone used a free or open-source software product to run 360 degree feedback for employee reviews?
My company wants to implement a process and has asked me to build a small web application to administer it and track the responses. Before I…
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How to get IBM LTFS source code?
Is the IBM LTFS (Linear Tape File System) open-source? Where can the source be downloaded from? Is it as open-source as the HP LTFS? IBM seems to make it difficult to find or download this source if it is available.
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What is the difference between developers kit and open source hardware?
Semiconductor companies like Analog Devices, TI make their own Dev kit for developers where they do share the schematics, layout, even driver code etc..
Further, I also see many open source hardware like Arduino, Openmote which claims that the…
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