I compiled a list of some pros about Drupal being open source.
Pros:
1. Contributed modules
Like the Apple App commercials "There's an app for that," ...there normally is a module for that too. It might not be exactly what you want but it does give you multiple community options.
2. Free
I love free things, no licenses, no sign up fees, no signing up for newsletters, its just there to download and play with. Install it as many times and in as many locations as you need. There's no need to count, track, or monitor for license compliancency.
3. Easily Changeable Code
you can fix and tweak problems according to your needs. You can also learn about how the system works itself by looking at the core code. This is a huge win over closed sources where you don't even own the code.
4. Community
Lots of resources and eyes from other people. You can find help and contributions from other people, and not just one company.
5. Fast Deployment
With open source you don't have to wait years to deploy a solution. As an open source product it can be "test driven" prior to launch.
6. Security
With the default Drupal installation you can easily get right into building your website since there is already built-in security and stable code (less buggy).
7. Choice
Any company can build upon an existing Drupal site. Customers can easily maintain their own site and pass it on to next phases of development.
Feel free to leave a comment about more pros ^_^
Comments
It is not a O-S pro but I like how Drupal is as core. It's a good framework which offers you the choice what to use and how to use. Other open-source content management systems are often (in my opinion) too much pre-configured.
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