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What is open source license ?
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-source_license
In short, the Open Source license means the work you created can be used by anyone, for any purpose, read, modify and share the original source and your modifications. There are variations of Open Source licenses and debates to what even Open Source means.
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