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Running any business, there are certain fundamental blocks that they must be aware of. First, is saving money because let's face it, even if you weren't a savvy business mogul, you'd still love to save money. Next, is timely and quality controlled products. Lastly is security of private information, whether it be companies or clients. Open source software addresses all of these crucial topics and then some.
Cost is a huge factor when deciding between using open
source or licensed software. Rather than shelling out tens of thousands of
dollars on paid software, it's much more cost effective to use open source
software. Not only would you need to pay for the software, there's also mandatory
monthly fees for virus protection, support charges, or ongoing upgrade
expenses. Open source offers many of these services for half the cost and
double the content.
What is more likely to do better: a software package created
by a handful of developers, or a software package created by thousands of
developers? These thousands of developers pool their knowledge to create new features and enhancements as
well as bug fixes. This pool can also be accessed online within forums for
additional technical help, rather than waiting on hold for the next available
associate, speeding up the time needed for projects.
These thousands of developers work on many different bug
fixes collaboratively. A thousand eyes can find a major security flaw much
faster than ten eyes. Some people wonder if having your code be shown to the
world could be detrimental to security. It's actually extremely secure because
the only information shown is the functionality and logic of the code, not the
database access and server login/passwords.
Let me start of by saying "hi." I feel it should be a common courtesy to offer salutations to a person before commenting on their work. I like the way you have set up your blog and your post. It presents information that is useful, and is timeless in value. You have managed to bring up things I would not have thought to look at; to the subject you have done a good job relating them. It is good that you have put the amount of work you have put into this literature; and what you have produced. It has a lot of value. You have done a good job using sources that are highly credible and provide information that is useful and valid. All students should aspire to produce work that is as high quality as this is. I am glad I had not a chance, not a choice, but it was a mandatory read. I am also glad that this post that I am writing is not by chance, not by choice, but is mandatory; Giving me the pleasure to congratulate you on your accomplishment here.
ReplyDeleteI like the conversational tone and casual way you approach the subject of open source. You treat the reader like a colleague, talking over coffee on something that matters to you. The open source information is fairly straight forward and relaxed, matching the picture. Great job, Steve.
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