Open Source is software in which the source code and software might be obtained and modified freely.

peole who create open source software like linux use the interent to share their source code, manage software project and submit comments and fixes for bugs. some of the good things that come with open source are:

its developed fast through widespread collaboration.
bugs are noted and fixed faster
features in the software get upgraded since users's change it and make it better
price, OSS software is free