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# Misconceptions

People who are new to open source *or* have little experience with it often carry misconceptions about what it means to be *open source*.

Read this list of common misconceptions, then go on to the next few pages that explain why these are not true.

**Misconception 1:** *Working for open source is like giving away your time for free.*

**Misconception 2:** *Open source project owners only merge code.*

**Misconception 3:** *Commerical companies don't care for open source.*

**Misconception 4:** *It's open source, so I can do whatever I want with it.*

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