Computer Software and Open Source Issues A Primer

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computers.

Technological innovations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 2002

Summary:

Provides an overview of open source software, which refers to computer programs whose underlying source code is available for public use or modification. Discusses key issues, including information security, intellectual property rights, quality, and cost. Identifies leading organizations in the open source software community, and reviews implications for Government use of the technology

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Computer Software and Open Source Issues

Publisher Number:

CRS-2002-RSI-0675

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license