~Q & A~

HERE WE ARE…

FOR THE SIMPLE QUESTION…

JUST TAKE A LOOK OF THAT.

What is the open source?

Formal : Open source software based around the idea that the user can not only view, but change the source code of an application.

If me : Open source is the source code that we can view, change and distribute the source code.

    (simple…huhu)

Where the open source has used?

FormaI : I can’t find the answer of that question. Sorry..

If me: Mostly, for a largest company

(or anywhere..huhu) . Easier to update and save cost.

Why you are using the open source software?

                Formal: Major open source software has the greatest benefit.

If me:  Viruses and “worms” are often of little concern if you are running a Linux machine. Hacking!!!! ^_^

What benefit that we getting from open source?

Formal: Reliability,Stability,Auditability,Cost,Flexibility and Freedom,Support and Accountability

If me: Same answer . ^_^

Who are created linux?

                Formal : Linus Torvalds-Linux Kernel-modifiable source code in 1991.

          Richard Stallman-GNU Project-1989 first version has published.

          Matthias Ettrich-KDE-was founded in 1996.

                If me: Annoyed with fact but still gonna with “hafalan!” errr....

Any question??

Just ask, then I will try my best to answered your question..

~chill yeah~

Reference: 1. Note from lecturer!!

2. http://pingv.com/blog/laura/200702/how-to-use-open-source-and-how-not-to

3. http://webdevstudios.com/support/faq/why-use-open-source-software/

4.http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/blog/2010/feb/23/opensource-intellectual-property

term FREE in Linux Part 2

Ehem..anyones, plz pay attension..the tche going angry if u dunt listen carefully =P

First, it is confusing, the term "free" (a propaganda Free Software Foundation it is will continue to struggle with??).

What is a "free" means "no money is charged?" or means "free to be modified by anyone", or something else? In February 2002, "F / OSS" appeared in a Usenet newsgroup dedicated to the Amiga computer games.

Second, the term it makes many kinds of nervous. They make possible a serious advantage in the business world without sacrificing the primary goal and commitment to technical excellence.

Bruce Perens OSI tried to register "open source" in order to OSI in the United States, but the effort failed to meet the standards of the relevant trademarks of specificity.

(the term "open source" stands alone, but "open-source" is used as an adjective, or in the compound, after that. thus, " it are happy ending ")

See u later..i will be miss u =)

REFEREE:

(i) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_terms_for_free_software

(ii) http://www.catb.org/~esr/open-source.html

term FREE in Linux Part 1

Listen to the word FREE, I am sure many people will scramble to get it.

 Fact about Linux :

1. FREE Alternative term coined in 1983 by Richard Stallman.

 "Free software" means can be used, modified, and redistributed with no restrictions.

 Freedom is officially described in The Free Software Definition (it are first published in February 1986)

2. "Free software" is to search for marketing purposes.

The term "free software" and "open source software" has fans and critics. Omo, i think only a celebrities have a publicity..haha =P

3. It is part because of the failure to adopt a specific term. For sure that it is, i also hope the hold of world is free but impossible it can be right??

4. After the announcement of Netscape broke in January (Jan 1998, release of source code Navigator, such as Mozilla) they realize that there is a serious problem with "free software" itself.

5.  In particular, it is a problem with "free software", is itself, not the concept and to get a "free software" is accepted in the mainstream business world. umm..im are about that..not all can be buy but all in world it need the money, am i right ??

okw,that all for today,see u next..thank for listen my boring fact =p

OPEN SOURCE

WHAT IS OPEN SOURCE????

Introduction

Open source doesn't just mean access to the source code.The distribution terms of open-source software must comply with the following criteria:

1. Free Redistribution

     The license shall not restrict any party from selling or giving away the software as a component of an aggregate software distribution containing programs from several different sources. The license shall not require a royalty or other fee for such sale.

2. Source Code

     The program must include source code, and must allow distribution in source code as well as compiled form. Where some form of a product is not distributed with source code, there must be a well-publicized means of obtaining the source code for no more than a reasonable reproduction cost preferably, downloading via the Internet without charge. The source code must be the preferred form in which a programmer would modify the program. Deliberately obfuscated source code is not allowed. Intermediate forms such as the output of a preprocessor or translator are not allowed.

3. Derived Works

           The license must allow modifications and derived works, and must allow them to be distributed under the same terms as the license of the original software.

4. Integrity of the Author's Source Code

The license may restrict source-code from being distributed in modified form only if the license allows the distribution of "patch files" with the source code for the purpose of modifying the program at build time. The license must explicitly permit distribution of software built from modified source code. The license may require derived works to carry a different name or version number from the original software.

5. No Discrimination Against Persons or Groups

The license must not discriminate against any person or group of persons.

6. No Discrimination Against Fields of Endeavor.

The license must not restrict anyone from making use of the program in a specific field of endeavor. For example, it may not restrict the program from being used in a business, or from being used for genetic research.

7. Distribution of License

The rights attached to the program must apply to all to whom the program is redistributed without the need for execution of an additional license by those parties.

8. License Must Not Be Specific to a Product

The rights attached to the program must not depend on the program's being part of a particular software distribution. If the program is extracted from that distribution and used or distributed within the terms of the program's license, all parties to whom the program is redistributed should have the same rights as those that are granted in conjunction with the original software distribution.

9. License Must Not Restrict Other Software

The license must not place restrictions on other software that is distributed along with the licensed software. For example, the license must not insist that all other programs distributed on the same medium must be open-source software.

10. License Must Be Technology-Neutral

No provision of the license may be predicated on any individual technology or style of interface.