Open source means a source open to all, in technological terms open source is an open culture for collective decision making, implementing and sharing at all levels of development and all level of enterprise. Free Open Source Software (FOSS) and Free / Libre Open Source Software (FLOSS) are all used interchangeably.
Open source was coined at strategy session held at California; it is not just availability of source code to users but complete flexibility and freedom to use, modify, add and redistribute content. Open source software is available free of cost and freely for use.
Vast communication network and social networks communities use these technologies to distribute their information and products. Open source technologies have lead to decentralization and distribution of files information. Weblogs or Blogs is most important open source media, regularly updated and published in reverse chronological order. One of the set back is replication of website content.
Message Board open source culture includes discussion boards and forums, participants enjoy mutual benefits.
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