Free and Open Source Software

2011 ◽  
pp. 1586-1591
Author(s):  
Mohammad AlMarzouq ◽  
Guang Rong ◽  
Varun Grover
Keyword(s):  
Operating System ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Promising Alternative ◽  
Proprietary Software ◽  
Informed Decisions ◽  
Basic Concepts ◽  
Silver Bullet

Free and open source software (F/OSS) is emerging as a promising alternative to proprietary software. The interest in F/OSS solutions is growing as firms realize that it could help reduce IT expenditures. Unfortunately, despite the heightened interest, F/OSS solutions remain misunderstood, and a number of myths regarding this approach still prevail. F/OSS has been described as simply software, or even software specific for the Linux operating system, with hardly any reliable support available. Some have considered it a silver bullet solution that will always create superior quality software at lower or no cost (Wheatley, 2004). The purpose of this article is to demystify these misconceptions surrounding F/OSS and provide an understanding of its basic concepts. Then, based on these concepts, we try to illustrate how companies can benefit from F/OSS. Our hope is that this article would assist interested observers to better understand F/OSS and help managers make more informed decisions regarding F/OSS solutions.

scholarly journals Factors influencing the adoption of free and open-source software for electronic records management by municipalities in Gauteng Province, South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 43-54
Author(s):  
Mahlatse Shekgola ◽  
Jan Maluleka ◽  
Antonio Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Open Source ◽  
South African ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Electronic Records ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Records Management ◽  
The South ◽  
Proprietary Software ◽  
Electronic Records Management

The South African cabinet adopted policy recommendations from the Government Information Technology Officer's Council pertaining to Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS). Even though the South African Cabinet has shown support for the use of FOSS through the enactment of a policy, the adoption of open source software in electronic records management seems to be slow. Proprietary software continues to be adopted and used by most public institutions, including local and provincial municipalities in South Africa. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate factors that may influence the adoption and use of FOSS for electronic records management by South African municipalities. The study adopted a qualitative research approach to collect data from 10 purposively selected municipalities in Gauteng. Data were analysed and presented thematically to address the research question. The findings of this study suggest that municipalities in Gauteng are not adopting FOSS for electronic records management as expected. This study established that top management support, reliability, affordability of the software, inadequate capability, contracts with proprietary software providers, organisational culture and organisational support are some of the factors that contributed to the low uptake when it comes to the adoption of Free and Open-Source Software by the municipalities.

Establishing Ethos on Proprietary and Open Source Software Websites

2014 ◽  
pp. 915-935
Author(s):  
Kevin Brock
Keyword(s):  
Operating System ◽  
Software Development ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Image Manipulation ◽  
Public Acceptance ◽  
Web Browser ◽  
Software Products ◽  
Tremendous Amount ◽  
Rhetorical Appeals

The increasing prominence and variety of open source software (OSS) threaten to upset conventional approaches to software development and marketing. While a tremendous amount of scholarship has been published on the differences between proprietary and OSS development, little has been discussed regarding the effect of rhetorical appeals used to promote either type of software. This chapter offers just such an examination, focusing its scrutiny on the websites for three pairs of competitors (operating system, Web browser, and image manipulation program). The means by which the OSS websites promote their programs provide a significant set of insights into the potential trajectory of OSS development and its widespread public acceptance, in terms of both its initial philosophy and its perceived alternative nature to traditional software products and models.

Open Source Software Adaptation in Africa

2017 ◽  
pp. 1708-1722
Author(s):  
Abubakar Diwani Bakar ◽  
Abu Bakar Md. Sultan ◽  
Hazura Zulzalil ◽  
Jamilah Din
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Global Network ◽  
African Continent ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Software Adaptation ◽  
Proprietary Software ◽  
Wide Availability ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Software Practitioners

The African continent has long benefited from adopting OSS in its private and public organizations that have changed their way of development, the use and how to acquire proprietary software. This frequency of adaptation does not appear to be in balance with the contribution to the OSS community. Using views from experienced software practitioners working in different organizations across two African countries it has been observed that neglected infrastructure, a wide availability of proprietary software and misconceptions of a clear meaning of Open Source Software across Africa have been an obstacle towards the participation in the OSS technology in the global network.

An Open Source Primer

2011 ◽  
pp. 278-298
Author(s):  
Brian Still
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Intended Audience ◽  
Proprietary Software ◽  
Introductory Overview ◽  
Professional Environment ◽  
Technical Communicators ◽  
History Of

This chapter serves as an introductory overview of Open Source Software (OSS) and the Open Source movement. It is geared primarily for technical communicators. To provide a thorough overview, this chapter defines OSS, explains how OSS works in comparison to proprietary software, looks at the history of OSS, and examines OSS licensing types, applications in business, and overall strengths and weaknesses when compared to proprietary software. Lastly, it evaluates the practical potential of OSS as well as emerging and future trends relating to it. From this general but thorough overview the intended audience of technical communicators will gain the solid understanding needed to work successfully in an academic or professional environment where OSS continues to grow in popularity, spurring more organizations to rely on it or the Open Source ideas that have inspired and continue to drive its creation and growth.

OpenLaszlo

2011 ◽  
pp. 157-170
Author(s):  
Chris Moya
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Rich Internet Application ◽  
Proprietary Software ◽  
Web Environment ◽  
Device Applications ◽  
Internet Application ◽  
High Level ◽  
Back Office

Programming a rich Internet application (RIA) in any Web environment is the goal of Laszlo Systems. The open source software, OpenLaszlo Presentation Server, allows a user to run, on any device, applications that blend to perfection a user-centered design. It facilitates development from the basic levels such as creating forms, menus and other components for a website, up to high-level tasks like focusing on the attention of the user, to easily create, for example, an e-commerce website, a full management back office or a trip booking site, all this using animations comparable to those created with proprietary software.

Numerical Simulation of Cavitating Flow Over 2D Hydrofoil Using OpenFOAM Adapted for Debian Operating System With LXDE Based in Kernel GNU/Linux

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Hugo Hidalgo Diaz ◽  
XianWu Luo ◽  
RenFang Huang ◽  
Edgar Cando
Keyword(s):  
Operating System ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Flow Analysis ◽  
Flow Characteristics ◽  
Cavitating Flow ◽  
Cavitating Flows ◽  
Ansys Fluent ◽  
Flow Features ◽  
Free Open Source

Though commercial CFD codes are widely used in flow analysis, but there are free/open source programs which have been applying for computational fluid dynamics. An open source software makes it possible to customize the solver according to the flow features. In the present paper, cavitating flows over 2D NACA66 hydrofoil were simulated based on open source software, where SALOME is used for mesh generation, OpenFOAM for flow solution under Debian GNU/Linux operating system. The results show the simulated cavitating flow characteristics such as cavity revolution, vortex shedding, cavitation induced pressure vibrations, etc. are validated by experiments and results obtained from proprietary software as Ansys Fluent. Thus, the proposed numerical methods based on open source platform are suitable for flow simulations, even for depicting the complicated physics of cavitation.

scholarly journals Manajemen Referensi dengan Aplikasi Zotero

DEDIKASI ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Kasim Aidid ◽  
M. Nadjib Bustan ◽  
Ruliana Ruliana
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Community Partnership ◽  
Situation Analysis ◽  
Management Software ◽  
Reference Manager ◽  
Scientific Papers ◽  
Training Activities ◽  
Basic Concepts ◽  
Partnership Program

Based on the situation analysis, a Community Partnership Program (PKM) activity is proposed to train the use of reference management software for teachers in which SMA Negeri 4 Pinrang Regency is the partner. The identified problems are: (1) Lack of skills in using reference manager software, (2) Zotero as open source software is unknown, (3) The need for the ability to use reference manager software that can be applied in writing scientific papers. The material is presented through zoom meetings in plenary and in groups according to the schedule. In the plenary presentation of the material, material on basic concepts in research and writing of scientific papers was presented then continued with the provision of material on the use of Zotero in writing scientific articles. Some of the requirements to become a participant are: (1) having an interest in learning the basic concepts of reference management, (2) having never attended a similar training. (3) must attend all training activities. From the PKM activities that have been carried out as well as the team's internal survey, it can be concluded that in the implementation of this activity: (1) Participants become literate and skilled in operating the Zotero software, (2) The Zotero menu is well known to PKM participants, (3) Participants have the ability to use Zotero in writing scientific articles.

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