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According to Raymond [42], the participation of more people will result in the identification and elimination of more bugs, which in turn will likely result in faster software improvement. Along with this, a further claim is that the resulting rapid evolution of software via the OSS model also results in better software. The cited reason for this is that the traditional closed model is seen by "only a very few programmers" [38], while most users are obliged to use the software "blindly." When taking the above into account, OSS development can be said to be a process of perpetual maintenance. It is a series of maintenance efforts by multiple users who identify and report bugs. The voluntary nature of most OSS projects [14][48] necessitates providing a platform from which workers can make the minimal effort for significant results. Many researchers have investigated the phenomenon of OSS contribution, and the motivation behind it [34], but very little attention has been paid to possible inhibitors to such contributions. Von Hippel and Von Krogh [51] mention that the complexity of the source code and the level of difficulty of the embedded algorithms is a major concern for developers. Logic suggests, and authors such as Fitzgerald [15]...
It is therefore vitally important to cultivate an understanding of the source code complexity, as well as how this could impact on software and OSS development.
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Open source software provides a platform not only for the collective creativity of many individuals, but also for the increasing participation of the "global village" in promoting knowledge and expertise across the world. The many applications of open source software are only beginning to manifest among technological circles and global communities. The rapid growth of these kinds of developments have made it necessary to closely scrutinize any disadvantages it may hold for both users and developers. This is why it is vitally important that researchers, volunteers, and software developers join forces to ensure that the advantages remain and continually outweigh any disadvantages. In general OSS is an important part of what it means to use technology today, while it promotes the spirit of cooperation across cultures and across the world.
Most commonly used functions are easy to find in the menus. However, some features such as trying to select text may be tricky for some users to locate at first. Another factor is the value of the software. This area rates at a 5. While the software has many useful features, there are many alternatives available with much lower price tags. Adobe's name recognition allows them to charge higher prices
Software Engineering: What Makes it Run The Software Engineering Online Learning Center sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is a wealth of useful information for anyone interested in the disciplines this organization is committed to advancing knowledge in. Divided into webcasts, DB2 tutorials, Amazon.com and eBay tutorials, Java learning tools and Linux certification tutorials, the learning center strikes a good balance between open source and proprietary software.
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Shopping online takes some of this concern away, but customers still want to be able to contact the company and expect to receive their merchandise quickly and in good shape - and they want to know who to talk to if this does not happen. Using open-source software for database management cuts down on operating costs and provides a tailor-made system without sacrificing customer satisfaction. Database management is also becoming
Open Source Software Should a company select proprietary, open source, or free software for its most important business information systems? All companies should be using open source applications. This is when they will be able to download programs (for free) to run certain aspects of their business. This basic idea behind this strategy is to dramatically reduce the underlying costs that they are paying for IT solutions. As a result, the total
Open-Source Software and the Field of Database Management Tools: In the past several years, the open-source database market has continued its upswing with no signs of slowing down. Actually, the value of the open-source database market has increased from $850 million in 2008 to over $1.2 billion because of the increased use by enterprises to support Web 2.0 applications among other workloads. However, the increase is despite of the fact that