Programmers Are Financially Compensated for Their Contributions to Open Source

question 103

True/False

Programmers are financially compensated for their contributions to open source software.

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Definitions:

Financial Lease

A long-term lease agreement where the lessee assumes the risks and rewards of ownership, often with the option to purchase the asset at the end of the lease term.

Lessor

A person or entity that owns an asset and leases it to another party (lessee) under a lease agreement.

Lessee

The party in a lease agreement who has the right to use the property, plant, or equipment leased from the lessor for a specified period.

Sale and Leaseback

A financial transaction where the owner sells an asset and immediately leases it back from the buyer, often used in real estate.