Computer Science GCSE
Open Source Software
What Open Source Software means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Open Source Software
Software whose source code is made available to the public, allowing anyone to view, modify, and distribute it.
Topics that use Open Source Software
- Ethical and legal (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Open Source Software in the exam
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