Why do we need open source today
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This document discusses open source software and its benefits over closed source or proprietary software. It provides three key benefits of open source software: (1) it allows knowledge sharing and frequent updates based on user feedback; (2) it provides greater security since the source code is openly reviewed; and (3) it gives users more freedom and control over customizing software to their needs. The document advocates that open source adoption should be a national mission in India to benefit citizens.
Why do we need open source today
- 1. I Nixes Technology Solutions Introduction to Open Source
- 2. Source code (Open Source) Binary (Closed Source)
- 3. Case I
- 7. Case II
- 10. Frequent bug fixes, updates and feature addition based on feedback
- 11. Case III
- 14. More Security ?
- 15. Case IV
- 17. Open Car You can see internals, fix it & Custom to your Needs.
- 18. ? Technical and Designing Freedom.....
- 19. Case V
- 21. Make it to suite your taste
- 22. ? My personal freedom is important to me....
- 23. Freedom 0 Freedom Software Freedom to run the program, for any purpose (Freedom 0) Freedom 1 Freedom to study how the program works, and change it. Access to source code (Freedom 1) Freedom 2 The freedom to redistribute copies(Freedom 2) The freedom to distribute copies of your modified versions to others (freedom 3) Freedom 3
- 24. Proprietary Software Owned by Company/individual Usually given in binary form. Users have restriction on its use Cannot modify it Cannot copy
- 25. Software is science and knowledge which belongs to society and freely available and not property of individuals
- 26. Benefits to students Study the source code and Learn programming design & technics. Understand internals of programs. Modify/enhance. Apply the design & technics in other projects. Learn to create software
- 27. Advantages to Students No need to beg industry for project. Plenty available on net. Contribute to it. Your contribution available for world. College faculty can be the guide & College itself can give the certificate. You can continue to work on the project.
- 28. Adoption of FOSS is a National Mission. The most unfortunate thing is that India still seems to believe in Proprietary solutions. In India FOSS will have to come and stay in a big way for the benefit of our billion people Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Former President of India