Open Source
Note: Related concept to Remixability and Creative Commons mentioned during the OGM 2025-11-06 call discussions.
The Model
Software (or other works) where:
- Source code is publicly available
- Can be modified and redistributed
- Often community-developed
- Various license types
Connection to Remixability
Similar philosophy to Kevin MacLeod's approach:
- Create ingredients, not just finished products
- Enable others to build on your work
- Value use over control
- Community benefit over individual profit
Examples in Context
Software: Linux, many development tools Pete uses
Music: Kevin MacLeod's Creative Commons library
Frameworks: Scott's universals becoming modular
The Philosophy
Maximize:
- Reusability
- Adaptation
- Innovation
- Collective benefit
Rather than:
- Control
- Attribution
- Exclusive ownership
Related Concepts
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