A Historical Analysis of the Emergence of Free Cooperative Software Production

2009 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicolas Jullien
Keyword(s):  
Operating System ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Software Development ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Market Share ◽  
Historical Analysis ◽  
Web Server ◽  
It Industry ◽  
Development Organization ◽  
Software Production

Whatever its name, Free/Libre or Open Source Software (FLOSS), diffusion represents one of the main evolutions of the Information Technology (IT) industry in recent years. Operating System Linux, or Web server Apache (more than 60% market share on its market), database MySQL or PHP languages are some examples of broadlyused FLOSS programs. One of the most original characteristics of this movement is its collective, cooperative software development organization in which a growing number of firms is involved (some figures in Lakhani & Wolf (2005)). Of course, programs, because they are codified information, are quite easy to exchange, and make the cooperation easier than in other industries. But, as pointed out by Stallman (1998), if sharing pieces of software within firms was a dominant practice in the 1950’s, it declined in the 1970’s, and almost disappeared in the 1980’s, before regaining and booming today.

A Historical Analysis of the Emergence of Free Cooperative Software Production

2009 ◽  
pp. 605-612
Author(s):  
Nicolas Jullien
Keyword(s):  
Operating System ◽  
Industrial Organization ◽  
Historical Analysis ◽  
Computer Users ◽  
It Industry ◽  
Development Organization ◽  
Software Production ◽  
Market Production ◽  
Computer Literate ◽  
Cooperative Organization

Whatever its name, Free/Libre or Open Source Software (FLOSS), diffusion represents one of the main evolutions of the Information Technology (IT) industry in recent years. Operating System Linux, or Web server Apache (more than 60% market share on its market), database MySQL or PHP languages are some examples of broadly-used FLOSS programs. One of the most original characteristics of this movement is its collective, cooperative software development organization in which a growing number of firms is involved (some figures in Lakhani & Wolf (2005)). Of course, programs, because they are codified information, are quite easy to exchange, and make the cooperation easier than in other industries. But, as pointed out by Stallman (1998), if sharing pieces of software within firms was a dominant practice in the 1950’s, it declined in the 1970’s, and almost disappeared in the 1980’s, before regaining and booming today. This article aims at explaining the evolution (and the comeback) of a cooperative, non-market production. In the first part, we explain the decrease of cooperation as a consequence of the evolution of the computer users, of their demand, and of the industrial organization constructed to meet this demand. This theoretical and historical framework is used in the second part to understand the renewal of a cooperative organization, the FLOSS phenomenon, first among computer-literate users, and then within the industry.

scholarly journals The relevance of Open Source to hydroinformatics

2002 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 219-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamish Harvey ◽  
Dawei Han
Keyword(s):  
Operating System ◽  
Software Development ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Source Code ◽  
Web Server ◽  
High Profile ◽  
History Of ◽  
Closed Approach

Open Source, in which the source code to software is freely shared and improved upon, has recently risen to prominence as an alternative to the more usual closed approach to software development. A number of high profile projects, such as the Linux operating system kernel and the Apache web server, have demonstrated that Open Source can be technically effective, and companies such as Cygnus Solutions (now owned by Red Hat) and Zope Corporation have demonstrated that it is possible to build successful companies around open source software. Open Source could have significant benefits for hydroinformatics, encouraging widespread interoperability and rapid development. In this paper we present a brief history of Open Source, a summary of some reasons for its effectiveness, and we explore how and why Open Source is of particular interest in the field of hydroinformatics. We argue that for technical, scientific and business reasons, Open Source has a lot to offer.

scholarly journals Exploring Relationship Between Tqm and Software Productivity

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (29) ◽  
pp. 1-29
Author(s):  
Kapil Jaiswal ◽  
Minakshi Garg
Keyword(s):  
Software Development ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
It Industry ◽  
Development Organization ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Development Organizations ◽  
Software Productivity ◽  
Management Commitment ◽  
Regression Techniques ◽  
Highly Correlated

Introduction: This publication is the product of research, carried out in the field of management in year 2018-19, which supports the work of a PhD in Business Management at Chandigarh University.  The purpose of this research is to explore the relation between Total Quality Management (TQM) constructs and productivity in the IT industry. This study has been conducted for organizations operating in the Tricity (Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali) and NCR (Noida, Gurgaon and Delhi) regions. Problem: The control of rising operational costs in any organization has become a challenge and is a major aspect in the sustainability of an organization. Implementation of TQM may reduce these costs by improving productivity in the software development process. Objective: The objective of the research is to explore if there any relationship exists between TQM and productivity in software development organization and whether TQM positively impacts productivity. Methodology: The study is based on a descriptive research design. A total of 206 respondents were selected using convenient sampling while 90 responded back on the survey. Exploratory factor Analysis and Multiple Linear Regression techniques were applied to obtain the results. Results: Out of 4 elements of TQM considered in this study, Customer Focus and Continuous improvement were found to be positively related to productivity while Total Management Commitment was found to not be related to productivity.  The hypothesis related to People Management was abandoned because it was highly correlated to other TQM elements. Conclusion: TQM positively impacts productivity in software development organizations. Originality: This study tried to create a causal mathematical model between TQM variables and productivity. Limitations: Sample size and TQM elements were limited based on availability of time and resources.

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.

Novell's Open Source Evolution

2011 ◽  
pp. 590-608
Author(s):  
Jacobus Andries du Preez
Keyword(s):  
Operating System ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Market Share ◽  
Strategic Decision ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Open Standards

Novell, Inc. was a leading network operating system provider in the 1980s and early 1990s. However, in the mid-1990s, Novell lost market share in the network operating system market. To counter this loss of market share, Novell made a strategic decision to go open (i.e., to make use of open standards and open source business strategies). Novell employs a subscription strategy, selling subscriptions to its Linux desktop operating system called SuSE. Novell has subsequently successfully handled the changeover from being a proprietary network operating system provider to being a leader in Linux and open source solutions. For example, a comparison of the financial results of Novell’s fourth quarters of 2004 and 2005 shows an increase of 418% in Linux revenue to US$61 million. Novell has demonstrated that open source business strategies are feasible and profitable.

Open Source Software and International Outsourcing

2011 ◽  
pp. 791-798
Author(s):  
Kirk Amant ◽  
Brian Still
Keyword(s):  
Operating System ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Web Server ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
International Outsourcing ◽  
Global Business ◽  
International Growth ◽  
Future Business

The popularity of open source software (OSS) has exploded among consumers and software developers. For example, today, the most popular Web server on the Internet is Apache, an open source product. Additionally, Linux (often considered one of the perfect examples of OSS) is now contesting Microsoft’s dominance over the operating system market. OSS’ flexibility, moreover, has allowed it to become a key international technology that could affect developments in global business practices. Despite these beneficial aspects, there are those who would claim it is difficult to implement and its core developers are undependable hobbyists. The purpose of this paper is to provide the reader with an overview of what OSS is, to present some of the benefits and limitations of using OSS, and to examine how international growth in OSS use could affect future business practices. By understanding these factors, readers will gain a better understanding of it and how OSS can be integrated into their organizational computing activities.

scholarly journals Nyapek Application for Culinary Travelers in Bogor City Based on Android

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S7) ◽  
pp. 129-133
Keyword(s):  
Operating System ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Culinary Tourism ◽  
Open Platform ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Android Operating System ◽  
The City

Android is one of the famous mobile operating system created by Google company. Advantages of the android operating system itself is to provide an open platform (open source) for developers to create their own millions of applications that will be used for a wide range of mobile devices (mobile devices). Needs of information technology is developing rapidly. Mobile even more Smartphone is one of the means used to obtain information more quickly and accurately, as well as being tools needed in various fields. Especially when you're enjoying a holiday somewhere and need information right away, of course it was very helpful in finding such information. While on vacation in a place we definitely want to taste the culinary place and it has become a lifestyle in today. That's what we call the culinary tour. Culinary tourism itself is an action done a lot of people in the field of dietary needs, for entertainment. Based on application compatibility testing Nyapek culinary tourism in the city of Bogor based on Android can run optimally and display interface on the phone with Minimal OS v5.0 (Lollipop) with a 5-inch screen

The Role of OSS in Development of Software Industry in Developing Countries with Weak Intellectual Property Rights

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasrin Dastranj ◽  
Sepehr Ghazinoory ◽  
Fatemeh Saghafi ◽  
Mona Rashidirad
Keyword(s):  
Operating System ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Software Industry ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Team Work ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
It Industry ◽  
Software Business

One of the areas of significant importance in the growth of Information Technology (IT) in the world is the issue of open source software. The movement of open source software has led to considerable advancement and transformation in the world's IT industry. It is considered as one of the hotly-debated issues today. In Iran, open source software has recently received remarkable attention due to its many advantages. In this study, the problems of software industry in Iran, the opportunities created by using open source software, and the impacts and advantages of producing local open source operating system have been addressed through semi-structured interviews with the producers of local operating system and experts of open source software. Solving security problems, attending international markets, creating the spirit of cooperation and team work and flourishing the software business are some of the main impacts of producing open source software in Iran.

Russian Experience in Organizing Fully Remote Software Development: an Industry Study of 2021

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 311-318
Author(s):  
D. S. Pashchenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Software Development ◽  
Organizational Development ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Main Idea ◽  
Work Processes ◽  
It Industry ◽  
Industry Standard ◽  
Software Production ◽  
Industry Study ◽  
Favorable Conditions

The pandemic and the COVID-economy continue to have a significant impact on the development of industries of the "new economy". We might see it in the acceleration of digitalization, visualization of work processes and the predominance of communications in electronic channels. The transition to fully remote development and support of software under the influence of the COVID factor not just changed the IT industry, but established a new standard of organization of the software production. This article presents the results of study that covered various aspects of fully remote software development in Russian companies, including VTB, Yandex, Sbertech, and others. More than 20 experts representing their development teams have identified the main approaches to ensuring the motivation and involvement of engineers and to ensuring favorable conditions for their professional growth. The study also identifies the prospects for the evolution of the fully remote software development as a new industry standard. The results of the study are accompanied by the brief conclusions, the main idea of which is the need to quickly understand a new trend in software development and the usage of this factor in the competitive struggle (hiring specialists, organizing teams, organizational development).

Establishing Ethos on Proprietary and Open Source Software Websites

2012 ◽  
pp. 56-76
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.

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