Downsides of Using Inadequate Open Source Software Processes and Licenses within Standard Development Organizations

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Herman ◽  
Justus Baron
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Development Organizations ◽  
Software Processes ◽  
Standard Development

Evaluating the Potential of Free and Open Source Software in the Developing World

2011 ◽  
pp. 79-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor van Reijswoud
Keyword(s):  
Nongovernmental Organizations ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Capacity Development ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
High Potential ◽  
African Continent ◽  
International Nongovernmental Organizations ◽  
Development Organizations

Development organizations and international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) have been emphasizing the high potential of free and open source software (FOSS) for the less developed countries (LDCs). Cost reduction, less vendor dependency, and increased potential for local capacity development have been their main arguments. In spite of its advantages, FOSS is not widely adopted on the African continent. In this chapter the experiences of one of the largest FOSS migrations in Africa is evaluated. The purpose of the evaluation is to make an on-the-ground assessment of the claims about the development potential of FOSS and draw up a research agenda for a FOSS community concerned with the LDCs.

Evaluating the Potential of Free and Open Source Software in the Developing World

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 38-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor van Reijswoud ◽  
Emmanuel Mulo
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Cost Reduction ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Capacity Development ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
High Potential ◽  
African Continent ◽  
International Nongovernmental Organizations ◽  
Development Organizations

Development organizations and international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) have been emphasizing the high potential of free and open source software (FOSS) for the less developed countries (LDCs). Cost reduction, less vendor dependency, and increased potential for local capacity development have been their main arguments. In spite of its advantages, FOSS is not widely adopted on the African continent. In this article the experiences of one of the largest FOSS migrations in Africa is evaluated. The purpose of the evaluation is to make an on-the-ground assessment of the claims about the development potential of FOSS and draw up a research agenda for a FOSS community concerned with the LDCs.

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