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1. OPEN SOURCE TECHNOLOGIES
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2. Open source refers to a program in which the source code is available to the
general public for use and/or modification from its original design free of
charge
Open Source as the name implies is visible set of instructions
which is open to public or users to change and customize as
per their needs. It can be either be free one or paid one where
the users can change the code as per their needs.
The source code and certain other rights usually restricted to
copyright holders are offered within a software license that
enables users to analyze, change, and improve possibly at times
and to distribute the software.
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3. Benefits of Open Source Technology
Open source technologies to efficiently increase business growth, optimize system
performance and reduce costs.
Low cost
Quick implementation time
High-end functionality
Flexibility and customization
Take control of software
Escape Vendor Lock-in
Lower cost of ownership
Greater Security & Quality
Continuity
Stability
Runs on old hardware
Learning curve
Equivalent programs
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4. Open Source Software
Open source software is computer software, is distributed
along with its source code - the code is used to create the
software - under a special software license. The license allows
users to use, change and improve the software's source code,
and to redistribute the software either before or after it has
been modified.
We make any modifications to the source code, one of the
conditions of open source is that you have to provide
information to other developers about what has been changed,
and how.
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5. Some of the Open Source Application
WordPress : Blog Tool and Weblog Platform
ModSecurity : Open Source Web Application Firewall
SteelBlue : Open Source Web Application Server
Dolphin : Smart Community Builder
Linux kernel:
Epiware: A Open Source Document Management System
LimeSurvey : The Leading Open Source Survey Tool
jobberBase : The Open Source Job Board Software
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6. Open Source Initiative
The Open Source Initiative (OSI) is an organization dedicated to promoting open
source software.
Open Source is a certification mark owned by the Open Source Initiative
(OSI). Developers of software that is intended to be freely shared and
possibly improved and redistributed by others can use the Open Source
trademark if their distribution terms conform to the OSI's Open Source
Definition. To summarize, the Definition model of distribution terms
require that:
 The software being distributed must be redistributed to anyone else without
any restriction.
 The source code must be made available (so that the receiving party will be
able to improve or modify it).
 The license can require improved versions of the software to carry a different
name or version from the original software.
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7. 10 Reasons Open Source is Good for Business
Security
Quality
Customizability
Freedom
Interoperability
Flexibility
Audit ability
Support Options
Cost
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8. Open Source Tools
Open source tools is a program -- or tool -- that performs a very specific task, in
which the source code is openly published for use and/or modification from its
original design, free of charge.
Open source tools are typically created as a collaborative
effort in which programmers improve upon the code and
share the changes within the community, and is usually
available at no charge under a license defined by the Open
Source Initiative.
Many types of Open Source Tools available which has seen a considerable rise
with the advent of internet.
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9. Some of the Open Source Tools for Web Designers
Aptana Studio : Aptana is a complete web development environment that combines
powerful authoring tools for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, along with thousands of
additional plugins created by the community.
KompoZer : KompoZer is a complete web authoring system that combines web file
management and easy-to-use WYSIWYG web page editing.
Notepad++ : Notepad++ is a source code editor and Notepad replacement that
supports several languages. It runs on Windows and is governed by a GPL License.
Firebug : Firebug is a plugin for Firefox that allows you to edit, debug, and monitor
CSS, HTML, and JavaScript live in any web page.
Quanta Plus : Quanta Plus is a highly stable and feature rich web development
environment.
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10. Open Source Licenses
Open Source Licenses which have successfully gone through the approval process
and comply with the Open Source Definition are
Licenses by name
Licenses by category
An open-source license is a copyright license for computer software that makes the
source code available for everyone to use. This allows end users to review and
modify the source code for their own customization and/or troubleshooting needs.
Open-source licenses are also commonly free, allowing for modification,
redistribution, and commercial use without having to pay the original author.
Open-source software licenses are approved by the Open Source Initiative (OSI)
based on their Open Source Definition (OSD).
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