License vs Open Source 12/8/11, 8:30 – 9:45 am Hub Tag: #Tech11 LG2 Becky Granger, CAE, Educause Heidi M. Korthase, CAE American College of Healthcare Executives Renato Sogueco, Society of American Florists
License vs Open Source Clarification! Confusion over “licensed” Confusion over “Open Source = free,” it’s really “freedom” Closed or Proprietary Source vs Open Source
Debate Point 1 Why Choose Open Source? Why Not?
Debate Point 2 Open Source – it’s FREE (mostly)!
Secret Ingredient!
Debate Point 3 Support
Debate Point 4 Customization & Time to Market
Secret Ingredient!
Debate Point 4 Transparency / Security
License vs Open Source How much money do you have? How much time do you have? What expertise do you have on staff?
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Contact Information Becky Granger, CAE Director Educause Renato Sogueco CIO Society of American Florists Heidi M. Korthase, CAE Assistant Director, Database Manager American College of Healthcare Executives