Open source development creates applications and programs using code that is free and easily accessible to the public. It is often a collaborative endeavor that results in cost savings for consumers because both the code and distribution are freely available. Because the source code is licensed as open-source software, it can be repurposed, reengineered, or even marketed differently to meet the demands of the user. Collaboration lets firms and individuals interact, and the software is unlikely to become unavailable in the future.