Quick Answer: Why Is Linux Referred to as Open Source Software?
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What is the meaning of open source in Linux?

1) In general, open source refers to any program whose source code is made available for use or modification as users or other developers see fit.

2) Open Source is a certification mark owned by the Open Source Initiative (OSI).

Is Linux an open source software?

The primary difference between Linux and many other popular contemporary operating systems is that the Linux kernel and other components are free and open-source software. Linux is not the only such operating system, although it is by far the most widely used.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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