1. OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE (OSS)
Introduction
How the general idea come about…
After seeing the pressure of license and proprietary software users where a lot of money is needed to make sure the software is in good condition, up to date and fulfils their need from time to time

2. OSS Characteristics
Software can be upgraded and modified by user easily and freely.
Programmers can read, redistribute, and modify the source codes.
The software development will be speed up

3. Software Categories Cost Permission to modify
Freeware (Internet Explorer, Linux)
Shareware (WinZip)
Commercial (Word, Windows)
Private
Permission to modify
Free/Open Source Software (Linux)
Proprietary (Internet Explorer, WinZip, Word)

4. Freeware vs. OSS Freeware : OSS :
proprietary software given away without cost
does not provide any right to user to examine, modify or redistribute the source code
OSS :
License give users the freedom to run the program for any purpose
Study and modify the program
To redistribute copies of either the original or modified program (no royalty payment)

5. The impact of OSS
Within 5 years, 50% of the volume of the software infrastructure market could be taken by OSS
OSS position in large server will grow
OSS reduce the dominance of Windows application
OSS will rapidly become the market leader in consumer computing devices
OSS play a role as a significant player in market of consumer computing devices (eg: smart mobile phone)
Middleware will move gradually from proprietary products towards OSS

6. Based Operating System

7. What it does
Provides an open source (observable, modifiable, redistributable)
And low-cost (free)
Alternative to proprietary operating systems (e.g. Windows, Mac OS)
Runs on many hardware platforms, from conventional PCs to mobile phones to special-purpose boards for embedded systems

8. Linux Distribution
Wikipedia lists around 160 different distributions of Linux (
Wikipedia also provides a comparison of different distributions (

9. Various Linux distributions
Debia
Ubuntu
Fedora
SuSe
Mandriva
RedHat

11. Desktop Simplicity Default Application OpenOffice
Safe & easy web browsing
Personal Information Management
Music, video, pictures & their devices
Help & support

12. Linux Ubuntu desktop

13. 1) Application Menu
Ubuntu contains a selection of useful applications.
In the Applications menu you will find OpenOffice 2.0 for word processing, spreadsheets and presentation, Gimp for image editing and more

14. 2) OpenOffice A complete office suite for: Word processor – Writer
Spreadsheet – Calc
Presentation – Impress
Database – Base

15. 3) Safe & Easy Web Browsing
Powerful and standard compliant Mozilla Firefox web browser.

16. 4) Personal Information Management
For integrated , calendar and many more, Evolution is there
Simple check , create a calendar or search for contact
Able to connect to a Microsoft Exchange or other mail server.

17. 5) Help and Support
Documentation is available in the desktop help browser and on-line help at help.ubuntu.com

18. 6) Plug & Play Plug in camera and import picture Organize & burn photo
Music, video, pictures & devices
Plug in camera and import picture
Organize & burn photo
Play, rip and mix your CDs with Rhythmbox Media Player or play video on Totem
USB thumb drive pop in and drag, drop files

19. Pidgin instant messaging client
Pidgin (formerly known as Gaim), is a multi-platform instant messaging client. The software supports many commonly used instant messaging protocols, allowing the user to log into various different services from one application.
Gaim is a free and open source instant messaging client that can be used to communicate with users of AOL,MSN, Yahoo, ICQ, Gadu Gadu and Jabber instant messaging networks simultaneously.
Using gaim you can chat with all your friends using one easy to use program.

20. GIMP (Gnu Image Manipulation Program)
GNU stands for "GNU's Not Unix“
The GIMP lets you draw, paint, edit images, and much more.
The GIMP is installed in Ubuntu by default, and can be started by choosing Applications>Graphics> GIMP Image Editor .