sharedsource
Sharedsource, or shared source, is a term used to describe a licensing approach in which software source code is made available to a restricted external audience under terms designed to balance transparency with intellectual property protection. It is distinct from open source in that access and redistribution are typically limited to defined customers, partners, and developers, and the source is not released to the general public.
A notable early example is Microsoft's Shared Source Initiative (SSI), launched in the early 2000s to provide
Licensing and scope varied by product and program. In many cases, the license allowed viewing and evaluation,
Impact and legacy of shared source include providing a pathway for enterprises to audit and understand complex