Open-source software
The geotechnical industry traditionally relies on proprietary software and specialized formats, creating vendor lock-in and limiting interoperability.
bedrock-ge is Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), meaning it gives you full access to the code, and you can customize bedrock-ge to integrate with other tools and fit your workflows and project needs.
As the name implies, FOSS is free to use, so you’re not tied to expensive software licenses or locked into a specific software vendor.
What is Open-source?
Section titled “What is Open-source?”Open-source software makes its source code freely available for viewing, modification, and distribution. Key characteristics:
- Transparency: Inspect calculations and verify algorithms
- Vendor independence: No single company controls access
- Community-driven: Collaborative development by global communities
- Cost-effective: No licensing fees or forced upgrades
- Longevity: Remains available even if developers stop maintaining it
- Automation-friendly: Programmatic interfaces enable automated workflows
Industry adoption of open-source
Section titled “Industry adoption of open-source”Major companies increasingly recognize the value of open-source software and contribute to the ecosystem. For example, Equinor maintains an open-source program with tools for subsurface modeling, data processing, and reservoir simulation.