Open Source Software
The concept explains open source software, an increasingly attractive and cost-effective IT solution. It describes the key issues of licencing for software usage and the advantages and disadvantages of open source software. Case studies and implementation advice, help to ensure better understanding of the concept.
Technique Overview
Open Source Software Definition
Open Source Software (OSS) gives users the right to run, copy, distribute, study, change and improve the software without having to ask permission from, or make payments to, any external group or person (The Mitre Corporation, 2003).
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Business Evidence
Strengths, weaknesses and examples of Open Source Software *
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Business Application
Implementation, success factors and measures of Open Source Software *
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Professional Tools
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Further Reading
Open Source Software web and print resources *
Open Source Software references (4 of up to 20) *
- Brink, D., Roos, L., van Velle, J.P., Weller, P. (2007) A Model for the Successful Migration to Desktop OSS. In Still, B. (ed.). Handbook of research on open source software: technological, economic and social perspectives. Idea Group Inc (IGI).
- Dudley-Sponaugle, A., Hong, S., Wang, Y. (2007) The Social and Economical Impact of OSS in Developing Countries. In Still, B. (ed.). Handbook of research on open source software: technological, economic, and social perspectives. Idea Group Inc (IGI).
- Erlich, Z., Aviv, R. (2007) Open Source Software: Strengths and Weaknesses. In Still, B. (ed.). Handbook of research on open source software: technological, economic and social perspectives. Idea Group Inc (IGI).
- GNU (2012) The Free Software Definition. Available at:
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