Open Source

Currently, the intellectual property protection of the codes traps people into certain software packages and limits the ability to transfer information freely. One way to avoid this complication is by encouraging software developers to use “open source” code to allow greater access. This in turn will allow designers and operators more freedom to have their products made and realized.

Dictionary.com defines open source as:

A method and philosophy for software licensing and distribution in which the code used to write a software program is available to the greater public. The goal of open source code is to encourage use and improvement of software by ensuring that anyone can copy the source code and modify it, writing their own versions of the software that is better or more advanced. People commonly use the term "open source" to refer to software that is free of distribution restrictions (not necessary free of charge). Note, there are different kinds of open source licenses that programmers can choose from when distributing their programs.Dictionary.com