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open-source software. A presentation by Mahaley Banks. An Overview Of Presentation. What is Open-Source Software? What are some common examples? What exactly are those examples? What are some ‘Open-Source Software’ Companies ? Advantages Disadvantages. What Is Open-source Software?.

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  1. open-source software A presentation by Mahaley Banks

  2. An Overview Of Presentation • What is Open-Source Software? • What are some common examples? • What exactly are those examples? • What are some ‘Open-Source Software’ Companies? • Advantages • Disadvantages

  3. What Is Open-source Software? • Open source refers to a program or software in which the source code (the form of the program when a programmer writes a program in a particular programming language) is available to the general public for use and/or modification from its original design free of charge.

  4. What are some common examples? Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox GIMP Pidgin

  5. What exactly are those examples? • Google Chrome: A web browser that allows you to freely surf the internet at your convenience. • Mozilla Firefox: A web browser much like Chrome. • GIMP: An image editing tool that allows you to freely edit and manipulate photos. • Pidgin: A free online instant messaging tool.

  6. What are some ‘Open-Source Software’ Companies? Apple HP

  7. Advantages of Open-Source Software • No cost • Reliable • Free to do with as you please • Availability

  8. Disadvantages of Open-Source Software • Must guard against information overload and alert fatigue • No single source to support all aspects of the application; multiple sources of technical and clinical support may be required. • User assumes more "ownership" of the solution than under proprietary licenses, including initiation of upgrades, enhancements, configuration and support of software.

  9. References Beal, Vangie. "What is Open Source Software? - Webopedia.com." Webopedia: Online Computer Dictionary for Computer and Internet Terms and Definitions. Webopedia, 26 Sep 2008. Web. 30 Oct 2012. <http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Computer_Science/2005/open_source.a sp>. "Benefits of Using Open Source Software." Open Source Software, Free Software and Software Libre. GB Direct, Web. 30 Oct 2012. <http://open- source.gbdirect.co.uk/migration/benefit.html>. "Examples of free and open-source software - AdCiv." Main Page - AdCiv. Web. 30 Oct 2012. <http://www.adciv.org/Examples_of_free_and_open-source_software>. "What are the advantages and disadvantages of open source software?." Health Information Technology and Quality Improvement. Health Resources and Services Administration, Web. 30 Oct 2012. <http://www.hrsa.gov/healthit/toolbox/HealthITAdoptiontoolbox/OpenSource/softwa readvantage.html>.

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