Open source software.
Anyone else out there that has no idea what this means?
Don't worry I was right there with you. I will be the first to admit that I am not in the least bit Internet savvy. It is terms like this that would normally completely go over my head. But now that I have had the opportunity to study these topics over a period of time and reading material, I feel as though I have a slightly better understanding.
Now back to open source software. This is basically the notion to allow other people to copy, alter, and share your own software. The condition to this is that they must do the same with whatever they redistribute.
Personally I do not see an issue with this concept in the slightest. I agree with the idea that the Internet should be free open space in any capacity. I do not support the use of restrictions on what you can and can not upload. Besides is that not what the Internet is all about? Sharing and informing.
Collaboration is the way to a better future. Like they say two heads are better than one. Well what about millions of heads? The Internet is the one tool that allows people to work together from all point of the earth. I am a firm believer in teamwork and cooperation. I do not think I could ever be in support of closed software. Coming together to create new content from old content is what is going to keep the Internet alive and thriving.
I don't know about you, but I know I am not certainly ready to say good bye to the Internet.
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