Archive for October, 2006
Introduction to Open Source (Part 3)
In part 1 and part 2 of this article I have introduced the open source concept, and discussed the reason software developers are adopting it. In the third and final part, below, we will discuss the risks of distributing the source code together with the software itself, the pros and cons of open source from the perspective of the end user, as well as, the reasons why IT giants are strategically getting involved in open source development.
Introduction to Open Source (Part 2)
In the first part of this article I have introduced the open source concept. In the second part, hereunder, we will further discuss the open source idea, its definitions and principals.