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Open-Source Software

Open-Source Software. By: Kaley Miller. What is Open-Source Software?. Open-Source software is software that includes the source code and actually encourages modifying or customizing the software. Where Can You Get Open-Source Software?.

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Open-Source Software

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  1. Open-Source Software By: Kaley Miller

  2. What is Open-Source Software? • Open-Source software is software that includes the source code and actually encourages modifying or customizing the software.

  3. Where Can You Get Open-Source Software? • You can get open-source software from a variety of places. Many different websites are available for open-source software and tools.

  4. Advantages • Free • Evolution • Hands-On • Multiple Vendors

  5. Disadvantages • No Production • Support • Features

  6. Why Programmers Create Open-Source Software • Open-source software has great long-term strategic advantages • It has a good ability to market itself • It cuts down on essential research and developmental costs while speeding up the delivery of new products • Open-source software can produce good quality products with a good reputation

  7. Examples of Open-Source Software Systems • Apache OpenOffice • LibreOffice • NeoOffice • Google Docs • KOffice

  8. References • http://computer.howstuffworks.com/question435.htm • http://www.eifl.net/faq/where-can-i-get-open-source-software • http://www.softwarecompany.org/advantages-open-source-software.html • http://www.extropia.com/tutorials/misc/opensourcebiz.html • http://www.pcworld.com/article/2010005/5-free-open-source-alternatives-to-microsoft-office.html

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