Understanding the difference between source-available and open-source software

Transparency in software doesn't guarantee openness; source-available code restricts usage, unlike true open-source. Open-source licenses grant rights to use, modify, and redistribute freely, fostering community innovation. Source-available code may be visible but limits these freedoms, often for business protection. Companies sometimes blur these lines for marketing, misleading users about their rights and potentially eroding trust in genuine open-source initiatives.