The document provides an overview of open source software (OSS), defining it as software with publicly accessible source code that can be modified and shared. It discusses the history of the OSS movement, initiated by Richard Stallman in 1983 with the GNU Public License, and the establishment of the Open Source Initiative in 1998. The text encourages contributions to OSS through creating projects, developing alternatives, and building communities, highlighting the benefits of involvement in this collaborative environment.

1. OpenSource
openworld!
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2. @tikirimaarie
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4. WhatisOpensource?👀
A type of
software
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5. The term open source refers to something people
can modify and share because its design is publicly
accessible.

6. OpenSource?
OpenSourceSoftware?🤔

7. Open-source software is computer software that is released
under a license in which the copyright holder grants users the
rights to use, study, change, and distribute the software and its
source code to anyone and for any purpose.

8. Open source software is software with source code that anyone
can inspect, modify, and enhance.

9. Itcanbe…
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10. A goodproductis a
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15. HistoryofOSS
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16. Richard Stallman, a programmer
at MIT started the OSS movement
in 1983.
Released free code under his own license,
called the GNU Public License.
Turned into the Open Source Initiative in 1998

17. Theosi
The central informational and
governing repository of open source
software.
Provides rules and guidelines for how
to use and interact with OSS, as well
as providing code licensing
information, support, definitions, and
general community collaboration

18. OSsLicences
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21. OpenSourceCompanies
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23. HowcanIcontribute?

24. Consider these before stating on
OSS
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25. ● Create your own open source project.
● Create open source alternatives to commercial
software.
● Contribute to existing open source projects.
● Build Communities.

26. whyShouldI
contribute?

27. ● There are a lot of enthusiasts who simply believe
that code should be open.
● Gives you a great start - especially for newbies.
● Chance to be part of an active open source
community
● Make a living

28. SomeofmyOScommunities

29. Thisyear’s
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project

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