2. What is Open Source? Mistaken For ‘Free Software’ Not From Paying For The Software Considered Free From Payment Of Royalties And Other Fees Coding Can be Inspected By Anyone

3. Examples of Open Source Mozilla Firefox (Web Browser) Open Office (Office Suite) Linux (Operating System) Examples of Commercial Internet Explorer (Web Browser) Microsoft Office (Office Suite) Macintosh/Windows (Operating System)

4. Advantages Of Open Source Software Reliability - less bugs, errors and security issues. Stability - how beneficial the software will be in terms of compatibility, ease of use and the likeliness of an issue or problem arising Auditability - source code is available for inspection and viewing to anyone with access to the software/internet. Cost - could potentially be free, less need for antivirus and third party software Freedom – Not tied down to one software, no strategies to keep you locked in Flexibility – Compatible due to old formats being turned into newer versions

5. Disadvantages Of Open Source Software Project May ‘Die’ – Funding may cease to exist, investors may back out Support Issues – Charge money for support should any bugs/problems arise Compatibility – Issues when trying to optimise the software to work on computer High Support Costs – Charged for services including install support, troubleshooting, repairing bugs etc.

6. Motivation of The Open Source Product Creators Personal Fulfilment Vision Sharing A Common Goal Using Latest Technology Experience Meet New People With Same Ambitions

7. How and why Open Source Software Exists Combat Commercial Competitors - Do not like high prices charged for similar software Motivation Of Sharing Common Goal – Working in a team to reach a common goal Fame – Create a following and gain popularity to make a brand Raise Extra Income – Another source/means of income for the developer Investments – Gain the interest of business venture capitalists and sponsors Branding – Create a brand for the software so that it is in the market Conference Speeches – Deliver speeches for the followers at various conferences

8. Who Funds Open Source Sponsorships – Investors may see it as potential business success Services - Bugs, Troubleshooting, Install Support, etc all fixed at a price Hardware Embedded – Selling devices with the software built into them Donations – Made by followers and various members of the public to help make the software expand

9. Open Source And Developing Countries Use Open Source As Alternative – Substitutes for commercial software Less Disadvantage – Able to do as the rest of the world can Developers Still Benefit – Still generate revenue Portray Positive Image – Allowing poorer communities have similar privileges as the richer ones Requires Good Infrastructure And Internet Speed High Costs if Problems Occur (As mentioned on previous slide)

10. Opinions And Evaluation Of Open Source Software Everyone Benefits Can Be Used As A substitute/Alternative Unable To Download Without Internet Speed Less Disadvantaged Compared To Rest Of The World Fair To Charge Money For Income To Expand

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