Open source means that the source code is there for anyone to access. If you go to the site of an open source project, you usually find links to download for mac, pc, and linux. Under that, you will usually find the source code. Now, open source software is free, and will have large communities of users. However, they sometimes have bugs that need reporting, or have major changes coming in updates. This could be potentially frustrating. But, this could be a blessing as well. Open source communities usually find the best ways to get the most out of the software. Updates come frequently, and best of all, it's free. There's a slew of open source software out there, and some that are less than stellar. But, if you find the right programs, it's a huge step forward. Here's some of the best (or at least most popular):
- Android (started that way, now it's not)
- Linux
- GIMP
- notepad ++
- Apache
- OpenShot Video Editor
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