Saturday, January 17, 2004
Open-source software in developing countries
As opposed to proprietary software, the code of open-source software and operating systems is generally available and can be modified and enriched by practically any user. The open-source movement has been growing over time, the number of people using and contributing to the movement has increased to a significant level, and a expanding number of enterprises and administrations are implementing the software and operating system.
With the expansion of open source, the current reality is that users have a true choice between a variety of possible solutions to best accomplish their computing and networking goals. Along the way, the issue has arisen as to the place of open source for developing countries. In a recently released study titled "Open Source Software, Perspectives for Development" and commissioned by infoDev, this precise issue is explored.
- posted by sankarshan @ 1/17/2004 11:41:00 AM
