Open source software
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This document discusses open source software. It begins with an introduction on how open source software can be used to provide library services through websites. It then defines open source software as software with source code that is freely available under an open source license for modification and redistribution. The document categorizes some common types of open source library software and analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of open source software. It concludes that the evolving nature of open source software gives it adaptive flexibility which is important for its future.
![ADVANTAGES[cont.]
3) Using OSS means, a user is not bound to use
a particular vendor's system that only work
with thier other system.
4) One can modify and adopt OSS according to
requirements.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/opensourcesoftware-161107182416/85/Open-source-software-12-320.jpg)
![DISADVANTAGES[cont.]
3) Although having an open system means that
there are many people identifying viruses and
fixing them, it also means that malicious
users can potentially view it and exploit
vulnerabilities.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/opensourcesoftware-161107182416/85/Open-source-software-14-320.jpg)
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- 1. Topic open source softwares submitted by Susheel Chourasiya Dipanjan Munshi Documentation Research and Training Centre Indian Statistical Institute Bengalore centre 560059
- 2. Introduction Open source software Categories of software Advantages of OSS Disadvantages of OSS Conclusion References
- 3. Introduction Due to development in the computer technologies now possible to provide various library services to user through web. Various software are available to provide web based services. These softwares are either commercial or open source.
- 4. Open source software Open source software are available free under open source licence terms and conditions where source code of the software is available free to the user for any developments , redistribution , customization. Free free of cost , some applications do carry licensing fees. Source code is originally written by a human in plain text.
- 5. Categories of software Integrated Library management software Koha Citation management tool Zotero Content management system software Drupal Digital repository software Dspace
- 11. ADVANTAGES 1) It's generally free it has been estimated that OSS collectively saves business of $60 billion a year. 2) It's constantly evolving in real time. Developer add to it and modify it, which means it can be better quality and more secure and less prone to viruses.
- 12. ADVANTAGES[cont.] 3) Using OSS means, a user is not bound to use a particular vendor's system that only work with thier other system. 4) One can modify and adopt OSS according to requirements.
- 13. DISADVANTAGES 1) Not being a commercial product, OSS act tend to evolve more in line with developers wish than the needs of the users. 2) For the same reason, they canbe less ''user friendly'' and not as easy to use because less attention is paid in developing the user interface.
- 14. DISADVANTAGES[cont.] 3) Although having an open system means that there are many people identifying viruses and fixing them, it also means that malicious users can potentially view it and exploit vulnerabilities.
- 15. CONCLUSION The utilization of computer and web technology has given rise to many innovations in the world community. Open source is one of these innovations. Ever evolving nature of the OSS has given it adaptive flexibility, which is the most important factor for its future.
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