Free and Open-Source Software—An Analog Devices Perspective

The rapid increase in use of Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) represents a significant long-term trend. FOSS licenses make source code available and grant developers the right to study, change, and improve the design. FOSS, already playing a role in every major software category from 64-bit servers to 8-bit microcontrollers, will fundamentally change the nature of software for all users and developers.