Open Source ICT Framework for Developing Countries

被引：4
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作者：
Meetoo-Appavoo, Anuja [1 ]
Chutoo, Anwar [1 ]
Appavoo, Paramasiven [1 ]
Durgahee, Begum [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Mauritius, Comp Sci & Engn Dept, Reduit, Mauritius
来源：
IEEE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY MAGAZINE | 2013年 / 32卷 / 03期
关键词：
Companies; Linux; Licenses; Communities; Operating systems; ADOPTION;
D O I：
10.1109/MTS.2013.2276671
中图分类号：
TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
学科分类号：
0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要：
Experts share their views on the role of open source (OS) information and communication technology (ICT) frameworks in developing countries. OS software is software whose source code is published and accessible to everyone. Several licenses, such as GNU General Public License (GPL) of the Free Software Foundation, give users the freedom to download, use, distribute, or tailor the software to their needs. This radical model for developing free and OS software represents a significant shift in the way traditional closed source or commercial off-the-shelf software is being developed, distributed, maintained, and supported, and has produced a number of successful applications. Major factors influencing the adoption of OS software in developing countries outlined through the example of OpenSoftware, a new software development company.
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页码：39 / 47
页数：9
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