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<p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>A means of developing software where the underlying [[source code]] can be seen and modified by anyone. The use and distribution of this modified code may be subject to the terms of various license agreements.<br /> <br /> == Advantages ==<br /> <br /> * A larger pool of developers can critique your code and find bugs or potential vulnerabilities.<br /> * That larger community can contribute back fixes for those bugs, as opposed to just complaining about them.<br /> * Because those using the software can contribute to it, users typically get software more suitable to their needs, and developers spend less time implementing unwanted features. This lowers development costs.<br /> <br /> == Disadvantages ==<br /> <br /> * It can be difficult to find a way to capitalize on open source software, as advantages cannot be kept unique to your software.<br /> * Licensing can become a tedious legal issue, especially if an open source software title does become financially successful.</div>

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