Free Open Source Software (FOSS), sometimes also called just Open Source or Free Software, is software that is licensed to be free to use, modify, and distribute. Most FOSS licenses also include a kind of legal Golden Rule that requires any changes, such as fixes and enhancements, to be released under the same license. This creates the all important trust in developers and users that generates large, sustainable communities that continue to grow the software capability over time.
FOSS has been getting steadily better for several decades now. It provides more capability, security, and sustainability than commercial software at much less cost, it runs much of the Internet, and is increasingly the first software option for individuals and organizations alike. More information can be found in the following sections.
Software:
Applications
System
Games
Collections:
Primary Sources
Secondary Sources
Directories
Information:
History
Organizations
Licenses
People
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