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Open Source Software

Open Source Software . By: Katlin Koehler. Open source software. What is open source software?. Where can I get it? . Program or software in which the source code is available to the general public. Information from: July 25 2008. the Open Learning Centre.com .

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Open Source Software

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  1. Open Source Software By: Katlin Koehler

  2. Open source software What is open source software? Where can I get it? Program or software in which the source code is available to the general public. Information from: July 25 2008. the Open Learning Centre.com Internet sites (Sourceforge.net) Dedicated websites (Apache.org)

  3. Advantages • These are the advantages of open source software according to Katherine Noyes from her article “10 Reasons Open Source Is Good for Business” published on Nov. 5. • Security • Quality • Customizability • Freedom • Flexibly • Interoperability • Auditability • Support options • Cost • Try before you buy

  4. Disadvantages • These are the disadvantages of open source software according to HRSA. • Weak signal sources • Must understand business logic in order to adjust • User assume more “ownership” • Difficult to engage support of vendors • Small organizations hard to afford the resources • Required professional guidance

  5. Examples of open source software • Linux • Gnome • KDE • Apache • Firefox • Koffice

  6. Examples of Office productivity packages • Google Apps for business • Libreoffice productivity suite • Openoffice • Microsoft office • WordPerfect office x5 • Zoho • Quick office

  7. Works Citied • 2008 July 25. The Open Learning Centre [ cited 2012 Oct. 31] Available from: http://www.theopenlearningcentre.com/resources/faqs/what-is-oss.html. • Noyes, Katherine. 2010 Nov. 5. “10 Reasons Open Source Is Good for Business.” [cited on 2012 Oct. 31]Available from: http://www.pcworld.com/article/209891/10_reasons_open_source_is_good_for_business.html. • HRSA. [cited on 2012 Oct. 31] Available from: http://www.hrsa.gov/healthit/toolbox/HealthITAdoptiontoolbox/OpenSource/softwareadvantage.html

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