Newsletter Issue 3
Dear IT# reader
Almost everyone who is able to use a computer has at one point used Open Source software. Do you understand what makes a program ‘open’? How can you make money using Open Source Software? What to find out more? Read on
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Understanding what Open Source Software is
Most people have used open source software in the form of Linux, Mozilla’s Firefox and so on, but not everyone understands what it is and what governs open source software. By definition Open Source Software is a software program that is published to the general public with rights to use, modify and distribute for free. This article will go a step further to show that open source is not just about the access to source code. The open source initiative has created and maintained a list of properties of open source software. More…
Making money from open source software
I am one of those people who when I was introduced to the concept of open Source Software I was impressed by the generosity of the developer and honestly thought they make their money through donations and well wishers. Over the years my appreciation of the Open Source industry has immensely improved. This article aims to help your organization open up other revenue streams and or save it large amounts of money. Below is a brief guide on how to make or save money by making use of open source software. More…
Most useful open source software programs
We conducted a quick survey at the office and discovered that the following open source programs to be most popular. See how many you have used on our list. More…
