Introduction to Open-Source
Software
A brief overview of open-source
principles and contributions
What is Open-Source Software?
• - Software with publicly available source code
• - Free to use, modify, and distribute
• - Encourages community-driven development
Popular Open-Source Projects
• - Linux (Operating System)
• - Apache (Web Server)
• - Python (Programming Language)
• - LibreOffice (Office Suite)
• - Mozilla Firefox (Web Browser)
How to Contribute to Open-Source
• - Join GitHub or GitLab
• - Explore open issues in projects
• - Write and improve documentation
• - Fix bugs and add features
• - Engage with the community
Conclusion
• - Open-source promotes transparency and
collaboration
• - Many successful projects rely on community
support
• - Anyone can contribute and make an impact

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  • 1.
    Introduction to Open-Source Software Abrief overview of open-source principles and contributions
  • 2.
    What is Open-SourceSoftware? • - Software with publicly available source code • - Free to use, modify, and distribute • - Encourages community-driven development
  • 3.
    Popular Open-Source Projects •- Linux (Operating System) • - Apache (Web Server) • - Python (Programming Language) • - LibreOffice (Office Suite) • - Mozilla Firefox (Web Browser)
  • 4.
    How to Contributeto Open-Source • - Join GitHub or GitLab • - Explore open issues in projects • - Write and improve documentation • - Fix bugs and add features • - Engage with the community
  • 5.
    Conclusion • - Open-sourcepromotes transparency and collaboration • - Many successful projects rely on community support • - Anyone can contribute and make an impact