Computer Software and Open Source Issues : A Primer.
Provides an overview of open source software, which refers to computer programs whose underlying source code is available for public use or modification. Discusses key issues, including information security, intellectual property rights, quality, and cost. Identifies leading organizations in the ope...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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| Series: | U.S. Congressional Research.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Provides an overview of open source software, which refers to computer programs whose underlying source code is available for public use or modification. Discusses key issues, including information security, intellectual property rights, quality, and cost. Identifies leading organizations in the open source software community, and reviews implications for Government use of the technology. |
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| Item Description: | Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed July 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |