The article discusses the complexity of defining 'open source' software. While the Open Source Initiative (OSI) provides formal definitions, there is often a debate about legal interpretations versus the community-driven spirit of open source. Issues arise when examining how companies manage their open source projects; for example, Google's Android is widely considered an open source project, yet it's constrained by agreements limiting how others can use it. This creates tensions between open source principles and corporate governance, leading to questions about community involvement and transparency.
open source is not just about the legal ability to use and modify code; the culture, transparency, and governance around it is paramount.
Android, in a license sense, is perhaps the most open source project out there, but Google’s restrictions raise questions about its transparency and community governance.
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