Frequently Asked Questions about Open Source Software

Also see:

Also see:

• Frequently Asked Questions about Evergreen

• Frequently Asked Questions about Evergreen's Features and Technical Infrastructure

• evergreen_and_open_source_glossary

• Evergreen Feature Request Procedures

• 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?