Going to present something that

aims :
cComputing should not be dominated by a few companies

cSoftware should be free (as in speech, not beer)

cSource code must always be available

cRedistribution must be allowed

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Open source softwares

rresented by :
MONISH GUr


 rd year, CS
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 Contents
c How did it start?
c Open source
c
dvantages of OSS
c Disadvantages of OSS
c rroprietary vs. Open Source Licensing Models

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 How did it start?
c 
4 ± Richard Stallman founds the Free Software
Foundation ( ³FSF´ - www.fsf.org )
c In 
 ± launched ³free´ version of UNIX operating
system
c
nnounces GNU rublic License (³GrL´)


 How did it start? ( ..continued )
c 

4 ± Linux . is release under the GrL by Linus

orvalds
c 

 ± Open Source Initiative (³OSI´) is founded (

www.opensource.org )
c ³Open Source´ term coined.


 Open Source
c Not just Source Code
c Free redistribution ± can be used to make your own
software, no royalties.
c Source code ± present free of cost;
translated/altered code not allowed.
c Derived Works ± allow modifications and derived
works, its distribution under the original license.
c No discrimination against person/group or fields of
endeavor.

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dvantages of OSS
c Cost savings ± source code, executable program
c Stability ± large developer base, tested on different
configurations of hardware
c ã


in proprietary softwares but not in OSS.
c
ccess and broad rights to source code
c
ccess to skilled community of developers ± mailing list,
IRC channels
c
bility to define and expedite new development ( as
developers are from public and are enthusiastic. )


 Disadvantages of OSS
c ³Free like a puppy´ ± hidden costs might be present.
c Uncertainty about open development
model
c Lack of Ir warranties and indemnities
c Lack of performance warranties

rroprietary Versus Open Source

Licensing Model
Licensor distributes object code Licensor distributes source code
only; source code is kept a trade
secret
Modifications are prohibited Modifications are permitted

ll upgrades, support and Licensee may do its own

development are done by development and support or hire
licensor any third party to do it

Fees are for the software license, Fees, if any, are for integration,
maintenance, and upgrades packaging, support, and
consulting


 OSS Resources
c SourceForge, Freshmeat, Download for Software
c Linux oday, Linux Journal, Linux Weekly News
c O¶Reilly and ora.com for ooks and ech
rticles
c Slashdot.org for Community
c xpressComputers.com and LinuxFor ou.com for India
Updates


 References
http://otl.stanford.edu/documents/opensource.ppt
http://www.oss-watch.ac.uk/talks/slide-sets/licensing.ppt
http://www.lw.com/upload/pubContent/_pdf/pub2_.p
df
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open-
source_software#rerens.27_principles

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hanks..