With its advantages in access and usage, open source software is seen as one of many important measures to reduce copyright violations, particularly for developing countries like Viet Nam.
Open source software provides users with the freedom to use it for any purpose, access source code, modify or upgrade code, reproduce and redistribute it without asking for permission or paying for copyright.
Open source software provides developing countries an opportunity to master technology by giving them more choices, reducing investment for IT application and development and also helping them quickly access advanced information and communication technologies (ICT).
Open-source software will help the Government save money and allow ordinar customers to have access to affordable authorised software.
Open-source software, like the Linux operating system, is free, unlike closed-source software made by Microsoft, for example.