Getting Started with Open Source Beginner 10m
What is Open Source?
An introduction to the four freedoms of software, the benefits of FOSS in education and industry, and the core principles of transparency and community.
Learning outcomes
- Explain the four freedoms of free software.
- Differentiate between FOSS and proprietary models.
- Identify the benefits of open source in education and industry.
- Describe the core principles of transparency, meritocracy, and community.
Cite this lesson
APA
Open Source Guides (2026). What is Open Source?. UC OSPO Network. https://opensource.guide/starting-a-project/#what-does-open-source-mean
BibTeX
@misc{what_is_open_source_2026,
author = {{Open Source Guides}},
title = {What is Open Source?},
year = {2026},
publisher = {UC OSPO Network},
url = {https://opensource.guide/starting-a-project/#what-does-open-source-mean}
}