The benefits of open source software are immense

The Turing Institute describes how open source software can increase security, reduce technical debt, and foster a collaborative problem-solving approach to engender innovative solutions to technical problems. Moreover, software should never be a "magic box" that people trust to do the right thing. Computers and the software they run are tools to help users achieve their goals, and these users have a right to understand the tools they are using. Closed-source software is like being given a drill, but not being able to replace the drill bit without consulting and paying a professional.