![]() Open source software is popular for cloud-based data storage, file storage, and remote collaboration and is critical to internet-based programming. When open source code is modified, the licensing usually stipulates it must be released to the community. Unlike proprietary (or closed source) software controlled by the business that owns it, like Dropbox, open source software is developed with the intent and permission for others to use the software for any purpose they wish. Photo by Dean Drobot, Shutterstock What Does Free and Open Source Mean?įree and open source software is software for which anyone can inspect, modify, and enhance the source code, according to Opensource. ![]() Businesses that want control over their options can turn to free and open source cloud storage and file hosting solutions. Others have tried to emulate Dropbox’s features giving rise to a host of Dropbox alternatives.
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