Open source software (OSS) is computer software with its source code made available and licensed with an open source license in which the copyright holder provides the rights to study, change and distribute the software for free to anyone and for any purpose. (Source: WikiPedia)
Definition of "Open-Source Software" by Chat GPT: Open-source software refers to computer software that is distributed with its source code freely available for anyone to study, modify, and distribute. This allows developers to collaborate and improve the software, leading to transparency, flexibility, and often a community-driven development process. Examples of open-source software include the Linux operating system, the Apache web server, and the Mozilla Firefox web browser.
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