Frequently Asked Questions about Open Source Software

Also see:

**Also see:** 

  *[[faqs:FAQ 1|Frequently Asked Questions about Evergreen]]

  *[[faqs:FAQ 2|Frequently Asked Questions about Evergreen's Features and Technical Infrastructure]]

  *[[zzz:evergreen_and_open_source_glossary]]

  *[[faqs:Evergreen Feature Request Procedures]]

  *[[zzz_archive:kgs:evergreen_roadmap]]


What is open source software?

Can I modify an OSS program myself?

Who gets to decide which changes become part of the core code?

Is OSS secure?

Do I have to support the software myself (or using my library's technical staff)?

What are some of the common characteristics of enterprise-quality OSS?