
What is Open Source?
First, let’s define open source
First, let’s define open source
How Open-Source Software Works
Why Use Open-Source Software?

Nexcess is an Open-Source Leader
Identifying Open-Source Technology
The Many Applications of Nexcess Open Source
How to Choose Your Open-Source Platform


Get the Best of Open Source with Managed Hosting

Open Source Software FAQs
Usually, open source means open-source software, which is when anyone can access, edit and share the source code of a website. The term “open source” applies beyond software too, and generally means a democratization of data and transparency.
Source code is what powers your website. It uses a human-readable programming language to tell a website what to do. You can see an example of source code by right-clicking on a web page and clicking “inspect.”
Not at all! Open source is perfect for people who don’t know code. It’s meant to make creating a website easier. Code is pre-written.
Yes, but you can take precautions to make sure security is airtight. Choosing a strong hosting provider is essential. Nexcess hardens your website’s security by updating your software immediately, installing critical patches and monitoring 24/7/365.
LAMP is an acronym that stands for Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP/Perl/Python. These are application stacks that power a very huge chunk of the internet. Every program within LAMP is open source.
Yes. We promise. Excellent question.
It is any software platform (complete with an ecosystem and tools) that employs an open-source approach. Open-source platform examples include WordPress, Magento, Android and CraftCMS.
When it comes to open source vs proprietary, it comes down to ownership. Proprietary software is copyrighted and can only be used by purchasing a license. Adobe Photoshop is proprietary software. Open-source software, on the other hand, has a free public license. Linux is open-source software.
You’ll find plenty of support in community forums, but that can eat up your time. For faster resolutions, Nexcess hosting has open-source platform experts on deck 24/7/365 so you don’t have to spend hours combing through forums.
Yes! Using an open-source ecommerce platform is the best way to start an online store. No licensing fees, ultimate customization and total flexibility. And because the code is pre-made, you’ll be selling (not HTML-ing).
Browse our content library to learn more about open source and its advantages.
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