Why Open Source Matters

The term Open Source came out of a programmer movement in the 1990s that said the source code for an application or library should be freely available to everyone who wants it. Open Source is more than "hey look, it's free. The term Open Source describes a philosophy, a way of life that follows the principles of "united we stand". Instead of every programmer "inventing the wheel" for himself, a community of free software developers formed to write source code - for the community, by the community.

What are the advantages of Open Source for you and your business?

• Mature programming libraries decrease the time required to complete a project. That saves money. Your money. (It saves our nerves.)
• Open Source software is freely available without licencing fees. Free updates and upgrades.
• The right ot make changes to the source code so that it suits your needs. (Individualization)
• Complicated programming challenges show that the support found in the Open Source community is unmatched. Security for the community, by the community. It's the right way.
• Extremely high standards for security through openly published source code
• Independence from single source software concerns. Our freedom, is yours too.