Open Source Software - Part 1

Open Source Software - Part 1

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  OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE AbdelrhmanAhmed FCI Fayoum October 2015
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  OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE •What is Open Source? • Advantages of Open Source • Disadvantages of Open Source • Top Open Source Communities
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  WHAT IS OPENSOURCE? A software, come with the source code, and can be used for free with an agreement. Any one can contribute in this software. You can embed it in your projects. You can redistribute this software and drive it.
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  ADVANTAGES OF OPENSOURCE • No or low license fees. • The availability of the source code. • The right of code modification, improvement and redistribution. • Free marketing and support for your project. • Community reaction to bug reports is much faster compared to closed source software which makes it easier to fix bugs and make the component highly secure. • Best choice for small enterprises especially at start- up. • Have alternatives providing maintenance and support rather than tailored to specific vendor in case of closed source software.
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  DISADVANTAGES OF OPENSOURCE • No warranties regarding media, viruses, and performance. • No maintenance and support (unless purchased separately). • It is inherently insecure because of the availability of the source code.
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  FAMOUS OPEN SOURCEPROJECTS
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  REFERENCES • 2013 Futureof Open Source – 7th Annual Survey Results • 2012 Future of Open Source – 6th Annual Survey Results