According to Wikipedia, open source software is computer software that is available in source code form for which the source code and certain other rights normally reserved forcopyright holders are provided under a software license that permits users to study, change, and improve the software. Some open source software is available within the public domain. Open source software is very often developed in a public, collaborative manner.
We learned in class that open source software is great because . . . well simply put . . . its free and efficient!
As a college student with little to no money, open source software is affordable and dependent. With word processors and other programs available throughout the Web that can rival those of Microsoft Office's, open source software is almost like a gift from the internet gods. With a few secure downloads, a poor college student can save hundreds of dollars and be on his/her way to creating professional documents, presentations, media, etc.
Here is a Youtube of a user who explains the future of open source software and its benefits:
The World is currently in a digital age and with the availability of open source software, anyone and everyone can stay current with the changes, for free.
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