Open-source/free-software means that you can examine the code yourself, compile it by yourself, make changes by yourself, use it for any use, and to share it wi

Open-source/free-software means that you can examine the code yourself, compile it by yourself, make changes by yourself, use it for any use, and to share it with or without modifications. It is independent of things such as: - If they will give you a copy without payment - If they will accept bug reports and/or patches - If the author provides free support, or even any other support - The quality of the software Some will, and some won't.