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REVIEWER MODULE 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Source Code | Human-readable set of computer instructions that must be compiled into machine instructions by a compiler. |
| Compiler | A special program that gathers source code files and generates instructions that can be run on a computer. |
| Closed Source License | A type of software license where users can use the machine code but cannot see or modify the source code. |
| Open Source Software (OSS) | Software for which the source code is available for users to view, modify, and distribute. |
| GNU General Public License (GPL) | A widely used free software license that guarantees end users the freedom to run, study, share, and modify the software. |
| Free Software Foundation (FSF) | An organization founded by Richard Stallman to promote the freedom to share, study, and modify software. |
| Open Source Initiative (OSI) | An organization that promotes and protects open source software by approving licenses that comply with the Open Source Definition. |
| Copyleft | A general method for making a program free and requiring all modified and extended versions of the program to be free as well. |
| Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) License | A family of permissive free software licenses, imposing minimal restrictions on the redistribution of covered software. |
| Creative Commons (CC) Licenses | Licenses that enable the sharing and reuse of creativity and knowledge through free legal tools. |