Open source

By definition, open source is a software code that is made available to, and can be changed by, anybody. Some of the most successful open source software programs are Apache, WordPress and even Firefox. From a worker’s point of view, creating an open source is easy because it’s inexpensive and the control of the source doesn’t fall only into one hand. It’s a collaborative project. People can make any changes they want, but those changes are still monitored and corrected. This is why open source media has high reliability. The first article touched on how the collaborative nature of open source is allowing contribution from regular people. Allowing people to freely contribute makes them feel like they’re valid and like they get to interact with others in a different way than usual. From a business point of view, open source is a preferred way to go because it draws people in to the project and is low maintenance.