Understanding open source
Open source is a series of principles, processes, people, and technologies that makes information publicly accessible—so anyone can see, modify, and distribute the information as they see fit.
What is open source?
Open source generally refers to a type of software released through a specific kind of license that makes its source code legally available to end-users.
But, open source can also be used to describe groups of people, processes, and principles that enable the free flow of information across systems and cultures.
Explore open source communities
Read more about specific open source topics
Videos and podcasts
Command Line Heroes: Days of Future_Open
Command Line Heroes: Ready to Commit
Command Line Heroes: Open Source Hardware
Code Comments: Aligning With Open Source Principles
Resources
Analyst material
Open source AI platforms in the enterprise
See why open source platforms should be the preferred choice of enterprises.
Analyst material
Value of Red Hat solutions versus non-paid alternatives
Understand the potential benefits of using Red Hat solutions instead of non-paid open source alternatives.
Detail
The State of Enterprise Open Source: A Red Hat report
The state of tested and supported open-source software tailored for businesses.
Success stories
WHO builds open source learning platform
WHO created a sustainable open source development infrastructure to support development of a platform for its new training center.
Massachusetts Open Cloud uses open source storage
MOC’s new storage solution reduced IT costs by using a cost-effective, open source platform and industry-standard hardware.
FIWARE creates open source smart city platform
FIWARE builds an improved open source, eco-smart city platform that cities of any size, around the world, can implement.
