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: In many communities, leadership and influence are earned through the quality and consistency of a contributor's work. Economic and Industry Impact
: Anyone can examine the source code to understand how it works, which builds trust and aids in security audits.
: Users are not tied to a single vendor's contract or proprietary technology, providing freedom to switch or customize tools as needed.
The open source movement is built on several foundational principles that distinguish it from proprietary (closed-source) software development:
