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Open Source Business

Open Source Business. The Open Source Business Model. The open source business model is the concept of establishing a profitable business based on the principles of open source software.

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Open Source Business

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  1. Open Source Business

  2. The Open Source Business Model • The open source business model is the concept of establishing a profitable business based on the principles of open source software. But I don't think that's where the social and political issues arise. Those arise where the computers are visible to the user as computers.,We can load software into them. We have thus the possibility of sharing and, changing software. And then it becomes a significant question whether we are allowed to do so or whether we are blocked from doing so.-Richard Stallman

  3. What is open Source • Open source means that the source code of a program is readily available to the public and that it can and is encouraged to be changed to better the software. • In this sense, developers from different companies and organizations can come together and add new features to a program that the companies collectivity want. • The whole idea behind open source is that the developers will put their changes or patches back into the community so everyone can benefit, or to “fork” and create new open source projects (eg. Debian Linux into Ubuntu!)‏ The right to fork is inherent in the fundamental software freedoms common to all open source software. A new fork in development does not start from scratch, but continues to build on the resources of the project available up until the time of the fork. -http://www.usemod.com/cgi-bin/mb.pl?RightToFork

  4. Open source initiative • There are many open source companies out there doing great stuff. • But how do they make any money? • How do they gain a user base with all the FUD going around. • Why is this business model so smart?

  5. “There is nothing wrong with wanting pay for work, or seeking to maximize one's income, as long as one does not use means that are destructive.” Richard Stallman • Free software alone does not produce any revenue. • So, many open source companies give the option to buy with added support. • Along with advertisements on their website, many users will donate to keep their favorite programs of operating systems up and running.

  6. Why buy? “Because we've found that an open environment is not only the best way to build technology, but the best way to spur innovation across our industry.”-? “That's where Red Hat comes in. We deploy, integrate, update, manage, train, support. Just as we do for companies like Amazon.com, Credit Suisse First Boston, DreamWorks, Reuters, Lehman Brothers. When companies look to Linux, they look to us. We make Linux predictable.” –Redhat

  7. Thanks to Mr. Gates, we now know that an open Internet with protocols anyone can implement is communism; it was set up by that famous communist agent, the US Department of Defense. -Richard Stallman • Microsoft spreads a lot of Fear Uncertainty and Doubt about open source, saying that their software is better because you pay for it. • One way open source companies get past FUD is case studies that they will publish in news journals and on slashdot!! • Another FUD busting tactic is to spread facts about themselves compared to Microsoft.

  8. Smarter that Microsoft. • Some may argue that Microsoft has some of the smartest and most devious business tactics. • But open source has something they don't • Free developers! The community develops and tests a lot of the software and the company does not have to pay them a dime. • and they have a license that almost guarantees the developers to give their changes back.

  9. Vista vs Ubuntu Rupert Goodwins stated in a Zdnet article he wrote that he chooses to do most of his work in Ubuntu. Rupert goodwins has 7 computers and one of those seven has a huge spy-ware application on it called Vista. Three have XP(Vista's little brother), two have Ubuntu 7.10( the newest edition) and the last one uses an older version of Ubuntu 6.06. “...My XP systems...My Ubuntu boxes, I love...”-Rupert Goodwins He says that ubuntu was a very stable OS and that everything worked right and it even detected the Zdnet printer without trouble “Then there's the work Ubuntu computer, on which I do just about everything when I'm in the office” Rupert Goodwins

  10. Wal-Mart Endorsing Open Source? Wal-mart has started Selling PC's that feature the open source OS, Linux(Ubuntu). Wal-mart has never sold any open source products, until now they have sold “big-brand” computers which used Windows. The new computers are going for less than $200 and are sporting a custom version of Ubuntu specially sold at Wal-Mart.

  11. What is the TC502 gPC? A pc that supports a custom version of Linux's Ubuntu operating system for under $200. Tech Specs include 1.5 ghz cpu, 512mb of RAM, 80gb of hard drive with DVD burner, and using Open Office. Is small hardware snugged in a large case to appeal to Wal-Mart customers.

  12. Mandriva beats Microsoft Nigeria has used mandriva, an open source linux distribution for it's schools computers. Microsoft got to the company providing the computers (Technology Support Center) and somehow plans to wipe the Linux boxes and replace them with XP surfaced. But open source prevailed when the government squashed these plans.

  13. Open source learning The victory for open source in Nigeria will produce a better understanding of open source and free software. As well as exposure of open source to the children and teachers using the computers. This will hopefully bring forth a new generation of open source supporters. you tube time.

  14. “Fighting patents one by one will never eliminate the danger of software patents, any more than swatting mosquitoes will eliminate malaria.” - Richard Stallman • Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is threatening Linux users with IP lawsuits. • Saying that Red Hat violates some of Microsoft's ridiculous software patents, and IP restrictions. • Red hat's “Open Source Assurance is an intellectual property warranty, a promise by Red Hat to replace its software if there is an intellectual property issue”.

  15. Why doesn't Microsoft reveal which patents are being violated? • Why doesn't Microsoft go ahead and sue the pants of of Linux? • Why doesn't the CIS 197 class create a bot net and crash Microsoft's servers

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