open-source system
[/ˈoʊpən sɔrs ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: open-source systems
sistema de código aberto
1. A computer system or software whose source code is made freely available to the public and can be modified, distributed, and used by anyone
Linux is a popular open-source system used by millions of developers worldwide.
Linux é um sistema de código aberto popular usado por milhões de desenvolvedores em todo o mundo.
2. A computing platform that operates under a transparent development model where the underlying code is accessible for inspection and improvement
Many companies have adopted open-source systems to reduce costs and increase security.
Muitas empresas adotaram sistemas de código aberto para reduzir custos e aumentar a segurança.
In Brazil and the tech community worldwide, open-source systems represent a philosophy of collaborative development and transparency. This concept is particularly significant in the tech sector in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, where many startups and established companies contribute to or use open-source projects. In the USA, particularly in Silicon Valley and NYC tech circles, open-source systems are fundamental to the tech ecosystem and represent principles of innovation and democratization of technology.
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