Open Source software generally allows anyone who abides by the conditions of the Open Source license to make a new version of the software, customize it for use on different operating systems, and share it with others. This means that the source code for CRE Loaded is available to anyone who wants it. This adds to the functionality of the software and also increases the scope of the CRE ecosystem of users, developers, and web designers, creating a community committed to the success of all CRE Loaded Ecommerce stores.

Open Source software projects are built and maintained by a network of volunteer developers dedicated to the ideals of what Open Source is all about. This is what makes the whole concept work. It began as a marketing campaign for free software, and eventually became known as Open Source.

Some software developers appreciate the unconstrained aspects of publishing their software with an Open Source license, which allows anybody to contribute to the continued development of the software, or gain a better understanding of how it works. Open Source software generally allows anyone who abides by the conditions of the Open Source license to make a new version of the software, customize it for use on different operating systems, share it with others for free, or sell it. The ultimate goal of Open Source is to foster the development of software that can tap into the resources of a vast community of interested parties, resulting in a marketable, accessible product.

CRE believes in, and is committed to, the ideals of the Open Source community.