There are many misconceptions about open source software, even amongst those who think they understand it. In this episode we dispel five of the most common myths about open source software:


Open Source Software is non-commercial


Open Source Software is insecure


Open Source Software is the same as public domain software


Any piece of software that has its source code available is open source


Open Source Software is the same as Free Software


Show Notes

Episode 12: Open Source Software
Episode 68: Open Source Business Models
Episode 107: Free Software vs. Open Source Software
Linus's Law via Wikipedia
Why Open Source Misses the Point of Free Software by Richard Stallman via GNU Project
The Free Software Definition via Wikipedia
The Open Source Definition via Open Source Initiative

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