What is
OSS?
Open source refers to a
particular development method that takes advantage
of peer review and code transparency. T
he
potential of open source development encompasses
improved quality, enhanced reliability, generally
lower costs, and superior flexibility.
In addition, the monopolistic
tendencies of a vendor lock-in are prevented.
Although open source implies that a consumer has
access to source code, the term also entails certain
criteria that must be met. Consumers distribute
software freely amongst one another. The beauty of
open source lies in the fact that the code evolves
to meet the needs of the user. Too often development
teams are constantly at work revising, patching and
updating any problems in software, but OSS allows
for the advancement of code through peer critical
review.
