Open Source
Where code for software is available, can be mod'd
Source Code (SC) - Programming command, compiled
into and .exe program; software is free, users can dev. it
+Usually free +Software is adaptable +Wide community
(encourages dev, use of software, very helpful)
+Can lead to making of creative features
-Software may not be fully tested; bugs, security issues
-No official customer support available, no warranty
-User Interface may be unfinished, dev normally on functionality -Dev'ing software requires special knowledge
(E.g. Open Office, GIMP, Audacity, Firefox, Linux)