Open Source

What is Open Source?
Open Source is a software development method, where the software source code is released for anyone to view, modify, or use. In the traditional software development methods, the software is developed by employees of a certain organization, the users or clients can only use the final compiled software without being able to see the source code. Open Source take a different approach, by allowing anyone who is interested to view the source code and modify it, the constant modification and testing of the source code by a large base of professionals will result of more reliable and secure software.

As a developer, why Open Source is important to you?
Open Source is a professional movement based on collaboration, developers and IT professionals can benefit from Open Source in many ways: - View professionally designed software where many experts have put their energy and experience to develop. - Gain experience by participating in Open Source projects. - The ability to use or deploy Open Source products for your own projects.

As a user, why Open Source is important to you?
Open Source software products are reliable, secure, compatible, and free or very low in cost. Open Source software products reliability and security comes from the constant testing by many professionals. Currently, many open source products are considered the most reliable and secure in their field. Many users are turning to open source to cut costs, there is a wide range of operating systems, productivity software, multimedia software, and browsers that are completely free.