This document provides an introduction to open source software solutions. It defines key terms related to open source software such as open source software, closed source software, free software, and shareware software. It also lists widely used open source products and explains open source software distribution terms, development philosophies, and differences between client-side and server-side scripting. The advantages of open source software from both users' and developers' perspectives are outlined. Finally, the importance of open source technologies is explained.
This document provides an introduction to open source software solutions. It defines key terms related to open source software such as open source software, closed source software, free software, and shareware software. It also lists widely used open source products and explains open source software distribution terms, development philosophies, and differences between client-side and server-side scripting. The advantages of open source software from both users' and developers' perspectives are outlined. Finally, the importance of open source technologies is explained.
This document provides an introduction to open source software solutions. It defines key terms related to open source software such as open source software, closed source software, free software, and shareware software. It also lists widely used open source products and explains open source software distribution terms, development philosophies, and differences between client-side and server-side scripting. The advantages of open source software from both users' and developers' perspectives are outlined. Finally, the importance of open source technologies is explained.
Unit 1 Introduction to Open Source Software Solutions
1. Define the following terms :
Open Source Software Closed source software Free software Source available Shareware software 2. List out the widel used open source software products. !. List and e"plain the Distribution terms. #. $"plain the development philosoph for the OSS. %. &ive the difference between Client Side Scripting and Server Side Scripting. '. &ive the difference between open source software and closed source software. (. List out advantages of Open Source software from user)s point of view. *. List out advantages of Open Source software from developer)s point of view. +. $"plain Open source technolog importance.