Free and Open Source Software (FOSS): An Inside looks to changing Trends and Practices
FREE AND OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE (FOSS): An Inside looks to changing
Trends and Practices
‘Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) is computer software that can be classified as both free software and open source software.’ So the question arises from the above definition is that what is free software and the other question arises is what is open sources software?
Free software is computer software which is distributed along with its source code and are released under terms that every users has the freedom to study, adapt, modify and distribute the software. It is often developed by joint volunteer of computer programmes as a part of an open source software development project. On the other hand open source software is computer software whose source code is available and licensed with a license. The copyright holders provide the rights for study, change and distribute the software to anyone and for any purpose. So we can say that Free and Open Source Software are freely licensed to be used, copy, study and change the software in any way without asking any permission or making any payments to any external groups or person. The source codes are openly shared to the public and are voluntarily encouraged to improve the design of the software.
Advantages of FOSS:
There is availability of source code to everyone and the right to modify it.
There is right to use the software in anyway.
The core software is free.
It is evolving software.
It is not tied to a single vendor.
It supports a big community.
It has easy localization.
It has better security.
It has great reliability and stability.
It is free to everyone.
Open source software fosters innovation.
Most malware is designed for the more popular proprietary software, so open source software is more secure.
Disadvantages of FOSS:
No maintenance and support (unless it is purchased separately).
No
Trends and Practices
‘Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) is computer software that can be classified as both free software and open source software.’ So the question arises from the above definition is that what is free software and the other question arises is what is open sources software?
Free software is computer software which is distributed along with its source code and are released under terms that every users has the freedom to study, adapt, modify and distribute the software. It is often developed by joint volunteer of computer programmes as a part of an open source software development project. On the other hand open source software is computer software whose source code is available and licensed with a license. The copyright holders provide the rights for study, change and distribute the software to anyone and for any purpose. So we can say that Free and Open Source Software are freely licensed to be used, copy, study and change the software in any way without asking any permission or making any payments to any external groups or person. The source codes are openly shared to the public and are voluntarily encouraged to improve the design of the software.
Advantages of FOSS:
There is availability of source code to everyone and the right to modify it.
There is right to use the software in anyway.
The core software is free.
It is evolving software.
It is not tied to a single vendor.
It supports a big community.
It has easy localization.
It has better security.
It has great reliability and stability.
It is free to everyone.
Open source software fosters innovation.
Most malware is designed for the more popular proprietary software, so open source software is more secure.
Disadvantages of FOSS:
No maintenance and support (unless it is purchased separately).
No