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The term "open source software" refers to software whose source code is freely accessible and can be shared, modified, and distributed by anyone. This concept has an intimate history with the inception and development of Linux and the Bash shell, serving as critical foundations to this day. This movement has fostered innovation, collaboration, and technological freedom across the globe. Let’s embark on a journey through the history of open source software, with a nod to the role played by Linux Bash. The story of open source began long before the term was officially coined in the late 1990s.