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open-source

Software that has a source code available to the public.

Giving the public the ability to modify, improve, and fix the program itself. Allowing the creator of the program to not have to find a way to fix the program himself and allowing more patches and improvements to the software.

Also allowing the public to be able to port the program onto other operating systems, so that dual-booters who can program will make a windows version of an awesome GNU/Linux/BSD/Solaris program.

See also open source
My Slackware has the linux source code locate in "/usr/src/linux". I compile my own linux kernal to fit my needs of my computer. Take that M$!

GPL is an example of an open-source license.
by tsphan November 26, 2004
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open donkey

An act of exhibitionism whereby a female, naked from at least the waist down and with her back to the intended audience, exposes herself by placing her hands on the floor and kicking both legs up, out, and wide, as if she were a donkey
Damn, this stripper's a pretty good dancer...I wonder if she'll treat us to an open donkey.
by J.J Kool J. August 4, 2010
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open source

1. A group of software whose source code is available to the general public for the purpose of improvement, modification, etc.
2. Any software released under the GPL, LGPL, or other open source licenses.
3. The stuff that makes Bill Gates' life sad.
Linux, Apache, MySQL, and plenty else is open source - and it's all good stuff.
by Chicken Licken August 6, 2003
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Open minded

Open mindedness is when even if you think you are right, you know that you can be wrong and are always willing to listen to and hear an opposing or contradictory view.
Open minded people have views but know that their views do not have to be held by everyone. Open minded people also know that their views can be wrong.
by madhvi February 17, 2004
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open pad

A house with no parents present, usually used to describe a house where a party can take place without worry of said parents coming home.
Bring beer, I have an open pad this weekend.
by urfaceismyass April 18, 2010
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open a can of whup ass

1. To establish physical dominance over another by beating them into submission and/or unconsciousness.

2. In sports: To go into another team's home stadium, beat their asses, and send their pretty boy quarterback home cryin' to his mama.
Damn! Philly just opened a can of whup ass on Green Bay on Monday Night Football!
by El Jefe November 10, 2003
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Open 31

Shorthand version of Open 24/7. (24+7=31).
"Hey Zack did you hear that new lounge is open 31!"

Country Karaoke is Open 31!

"There is new talk of becoming open 31."
by 오 야 베비! December 14, 2009
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