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Tim O’Reilly on Open Source Alchemy: Shaping the Tech Landscape

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Exploring the Concept of Open Source

This chapter explores the concept of open source and the core principles that define it. The speaker discusses the importance of access to source code and the ability to share it with others. They give examples of how open source projects can thrive within restrictive licenses and how network communities and shared practices contribute to their success. The speaker also highlights the significance of the architecture of participation in enabling independent development. The chapter concludes with a mention of open access science publishing and its connection to the ethos of open source.

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