CHAPTER 1

Introduction to the Open-Source Philosophy and the Benefits of Sharing

Prepare to explore an amazing collection of open-source projects shared by others—that literally create millions of dollars of wealth. You can do all these projects yourself by following in the footsteps of other Creative Commons users. Perhaps best of all—it is all free! Regardless of your experience, in doing your own projects, you have already benefited from this open-source sharing, even without knowing it. The internet is perhaps the best example because it is a massive collection of wildly successful open-source projects put together by millions of people sharing their time and talent. In these pages, you will learn about how to be a more proactive sharer ...

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