The Purpose of the Open Source Initiative is to make the evolution of software development easy. An open source software license allows for the free distribution and redistribution of the software program and source code in original or compiled form, or source code patches when needed for modifying the program if the source is restricted.It permits the modification and distribution of the program and source code or creation and distribution of derivative works under the original license with no additional licenses required. The license must not discriminate against individuals or groups or fields of endeavor.
Online reference:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raevvZYbx-A
http://www.opensource.org/docs/definition.php
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