The Open Source Definition

source: https://opensource.org/osd

  • free redistribution
  • well-publicised source code
  • derived works
  • may restrict distribution of modified form if allow patch files
  • no discrimination against persons or groups
  • no discrimination against fields of endeavour
  • distribution of licence
  • licence must not be specific to a product
  • license must not restrict other software
  • license must be technology-neutral
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