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What is open source?

I published a version of this article on Medium eight years ago. This version is updated with new references and arguments. Over the last few years, I’ve been a part of lots of discussions — across ...
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What Does 'Open Source' Actually Mean, And How Did It Start?

When you hear the term "open source," it's talking about any publicly accessible design that people are free to change and share as they please. It started with software development, with code that ...
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The 10 Coolest Open-Source Software Tools Of 2025

The 10 coolest open-source software tools in 2025 include software for developing AI agentic applications, managing streams ...
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What makes a 3D printer open source (and why it matters)

An open-source 3D printer is a device where all or some of the materials required to create the printer and the software that ...
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2025’s Biggest Challenges In Open-Source Software Supply Chains

What are the most pressing issues for organizations using open-source software (OSS) in 2025? Is it cyberattacks? Cost efficiency? Or is it the disruptions of AI and new tech? In this article, I’ll ...
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What Leaders Need To Know About Open-Source Vs. Proprietary Models

HONG KONG, CHINA - JANUARY 28: In this photo illustration, the DeepSeek logo is seen next to the Chat GPT logo on a phone on January 28, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo illustration by Anthony ...