The term "OPEN SOURCE DEVELOPMENT" refers to something that can be personalized and shared because its design is publicly available. While it originate in the context of computer software development, today the term "open source" designates a set of values-what we call the open source way. Open source projects, products, or initiative are those that embrace and celebrate open exchange, concerted participation, rapid prototyping, and meritocracy, meritocracy, and society development