Often software is needed that is not offered on the market yet. In this case the software would have to be developed individually.

Companies that overtake this task can then leave the software for free and profit from the experiences and progress by other users. The philosophical background is the free exchange of knowledge and thoughts that progresses by passing around.

Tags: free software, Open Source

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