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Which of the following describes the primary characteristic of open source technology?
Which of the following describes the primary characteristic of open source technology?
- Its design is publicly available, allowing modification and sharing. (correct)
- It requires payment for use but allows modification.
- It is free to use but prohibits any form of modification.
- It is accessible only to academic institutions.
What is the typical storage location for open source code, facilitating collaborative development?
What is the typical storage location for open source code, facilitating collaborative development?
- Individual hard drives of contributing programmers.
- A public repository where it is shared publicly. (correct)
- A privately-held server with restricted access.
- An encrypted database accessible only by the original developers.
Which of the following describes a key capability enabled by the public availability of open source code?
Which of the following describes a key capability enabled by the public availability of open source code?
- Restricting the software's use to non-commercial purposes.
- Enabling developers to charge royalties for derivative works.
- Allowing users to independently verify the software's function and security. (correct)
- Limiting the distribution of the software to specific geographic regions.
In what year did Richard Stallman launch the Free Software Movement, marking a significant milestone in open source history?
In what year did Richard Stallman launch the Free Software Movement, marking a significant milestone in open source history?
What was the primary goal of the Free Software Foundation, established by Richard Stallman?
What was the primary goal of the Free Software Foundation, established by Richard Stallman?
Which license type, exemplified by Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD), imposes minimal restrictions on the redistribution of open source software?
Which license type, exemplified by Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD), imposes minimal restrictions on the redistribution of open source software?
What key attribute defines the Linux operating system, distinguishing it from proprietary systems?
What key attribute defines the Linux operating system, distinguishing it from proprietary systems?
Which open source database solution gained prominence in 1995, becoming widely adopted for its accessibility and features?
Which open source database solution gained prominence in 1995, becoming widely adopted for its accessibility and features?
In the context of open source history, what significance did the term suggest by Christine Peterson have?
In the context of open source history, what significance did the term suggest by Christine Peterson have?
Which of the following events occurred in 2004, impacting the Linux distribution landscape?
Which of the following events occurred in 2004, impacting the Linux distribution landscape?
Which technological advancement occurred in 2014 with the arrival of Git?
Which technological advancement occurred in 2014 with the arrival of Git?
Which of the following describes what Microsoft acquired in 2018, underscoring the growing importance of open-source infrastructure?
Which of the following describes what Microsoft acquired in 2018, underscoring the growing importance of open-source infrastructure?
What is typically outlined in the license agreement of a software application that gets sold under a license?
What is typically outlined in the license agreement of a software application that gets sold under a license?
Which characteristic defines a proprietary software application in contrast to open source alternatives?
Which characteristic defines a proprietary software application in contrast to open source alternatives?
What is a common requirement for users to legally utilize proprietary software?
What is a common requirement for users to legally utilize proprietary software?
Which of the following is generally considered a key benefit of open-source technology for businesses and individual users?
Which of the following is generally considered a key benefit of open-source technology for businesses and individual users?
How does the open-source model typically foster innovation?
How does the open-source model typically foster innovation?
Which of the following aspects of open-source software allows users to understand and verify its operation?
Which of the following aspects of open-source software allows users to understand and verify its operation?
What is the primary implication of open-source software being vendor-neutral?
What is the primary implication of open-source software being vendor-neutral?
What contributes to the stability and longevity of open source projects compared to proprietary software?
What contributes to the stability and longevity of open source projects compared to proprietary software?
Which factor enables open source software to be broadly accessible across the globe?
Which factor enables open source software to be broadly accessible across the globe?
Which pair of operating systems includes an open source option?
Which pair of operating systems includes an open source option?
Which software suite provides an open source alternative to Microsoft Office?
Which software suite provides an open source alternative to Microsoft Office?
Which of the following is a popular open source image editor?
Which of the following is a popular open source image editor?
Which of these is an open source relational database management system?
Which of these is an open source relational database management system?
Flashcards
Open Source Definition
Open Source Definition
Something that people can modify and share because its design is publicly available.
Open Source Goal
Open Source Goal
Open source code is stored in a public repository and shared publicly, so anyone can access the code independently.
UNIX and Open Source
UNIX and Open Source
UNIX is not fully free and open source, some components are proprietary.
USENET's Role
USENET's Role
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Richard Stallman
Richard Stallman
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Free Software Foundation
Free Software Foundation
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Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD)
Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD)
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Linux
Linux
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Red Hat
Red Hat
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MySQL
MySQL
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HTTP Apache
HTTP Apache
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Open Source Initiative
Open Source Initiative
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Mozilla
Mozilla
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Ubuntu
Ubuntu
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Java OpenJDK
Java OpenJDK
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Git on GitHub
Git on GitHub
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GitLab
GitLab
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Microsoft and GitHub
Microsoft and GitHub
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Licensed Application
Licensed Application
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Proprietary Application
Proprietary Application
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Cost Effectiveness
Cost Effectiveness
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Collaboration
Collaboration
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Transparency
Transparency
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Stability
Stability
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Accessibility
Accessibility
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Study Notes
Open Source Technology Definition
- "Open source" refers to something people can modify and share.
- Its design is publicly available.
Open Source Technology Goal
- Open source code is typically stored in a public repository.
- Anyone can access the repository to use the code independently.
- Users can contribute improvements to the design and functionality.
History of Open Source
- 1969: UNIX wasn't free/open source but alternatives like OpenSolaris and AIX had open source components while remaining proprietary.
- 1980: USENET fostered global collaborations between developers.
- 1983: Richard Stallman launched the Free Software Movement.
- This involved announcing plans to develop the GNU operating system.
- 1985: The Free Software Foundation was formed by Richard Stallman.
- This was to promote free computer programs that are freely modified/shared.
- 1989: Berkeley Software Distribution has a low restriction license, without redistribution requirements for open source software.
- 1991: Linux is a flexible, popular operating system running a range of hardware/systems.
- 1993: The Free Software Movement was launched in 1983 with plans to develop the GNU operating system.
- GNU is distinct from Unix.
- 1995: MySQL was released, becoming the popular open source database solution.
- 1995: Software Engineers collaborated to create HTTP Apache.
- 1998: The term "open source" was originally suggested by Christine Peterson as a politically-focused label for “free software.”
- 1998: Mozilla appeared, changing the history of the internet.
- This was an open source web browser.
- 2004: Ubuntu arrived and became the most used Linux distribution.
- 2007: Sun Microsystems released the Java development kit OpenJDK.
- 2014: Git repositories became available in GitHub.
- 2015: The open source DevOps and DevSecOps code repository was born.
- Google's open source container orchestrator Kubernetes became the leader.
- 2018: Microsoft acquired GitHub, the largest host for open source infrastructure.
Licensed Application
- This is a software application sold under a license agreement.
- The license typically outlines the software's terms and conditions of use, modification, and distribution.
- Licenses can be restrictive or permissive.
- This depends on the terms set by the software developer.
- Examples of licensed applications are CAD, Adobe and Office 365.
Proprietary Application
- This is a software application whose source code is not available to the public.
- It's owned by a company/individual, with restricted access to its source code.
- Users must purchase a license to use the software.
- The license includes restrictions on how the software can be used, copied, distributed, or modified.
- Examples of proprietary applications are Oracle, Adobe and Office 365.
Top Benefits of Open-Source Technology
- Open-source software is often free.
- Significantly reduces costs for businesses/individuals.
- The open-source model encourages collaboration and sharing of ideas.
- Leads to innovation and the development of new features/capabilities.
- Open-source software's source code is openly available.
- Allows users to inspect, understand, and verify how the software works.
- Open-source projects usually have long lifespans and are less likely to be abandoned than proprietary software.
- Open-source software can be freely distributed/used worldwide.
- Makes it accessible to individuals/organizations in all countries/regions.
- Open-source software is not tied to a specific vendor.
- Reduces the risk of vendor lock-in.
Open Source Technologies
- Operating Systems: Windows 11, Linux.
- Office software: Microsoft Office 365, LibreOffice.
- Image editor: Photoshop, GIMP.
- Video editor: Premier Pro, CapCut.
- Database management: Oracle, MySQL.
- Browsers and Programming Language: Python, Brave, Bootstrap, VLC media player.
Activity and Quiz
- "Revolution OS" is a 2001 documentary film.
- It chronicles the history of GNU, Linux, and the open-source and free software movements.
- The film was directed by J.T.S. Moore.
- The film was produced by Daniel B. Ravicher.
- Documentary link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0RYQVkQmWU
Quiz Questions
- Who are the main figures in the documentary?
- What roles did Richard Stallman, Linus Torvalds, and Eric S. Raymond play in developing open-source technology?
- What historical insights about GNU, Linux, and the open-source movement exist?
- How did events in the film influence technology/software culture?
- What memorable interviews/testimonials were in the documentary?
- Overall thoughts/impressions of "Revolution of OS"?
- Would or would you not recommend this documentary to others and why?
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