Difference between revisions of "Needs are met"
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Below is a list of Needs that can be met by using and supporting free [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Source Open Source]] software (abbreviated to "OSS" below). You are invited to add items and comments. | Below is a list of Needs that can be met by using and supporting free [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Source Open Source]] software (abbreviated to "OSS" below). You are invited to add items and comments. | ||
*Collaboration - people work together to build OSS. | *Collaboration - people work together to build OSS. | ||
| + | *No additional cost per installation, so it can be shared freely. | ||
*Equality - more computers can run typical OSS than can run typical commercial software. | *Equality - more computers can run typical OSS than can run typical commercial software. | ||
*Internationality - most OSS has multiple language support. | *Internationality - most OSS has multiple language support. | ||
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===Comments=== | ===Comments=== | ||
*I am scared of OSS being difficult to learn and use. | *I am scared of OSS being difficult to learn and use. | ||
| + | *I was too, but found out that some OSS is easier than some commercial. | ||
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Revision as of 22:31, 27 April 2006
Below is a list of Needs that can be met by using and supporting free [Open Source] software (abbreviated to "OSS" below). You are invited to add items and comments.
- Collaboration - people work together to build OSS.
- No additional cost per installation, so it can be shared freely.
- Equality - more computers can run typical OSS than can run typical commercial software.
- Internationality - most OSS has multiple language support.
- Openness - there is no secret code in OSS.
- Safety and Trust - because there are no secrets, it's easier to trust developers.
- Financial ease - most OSS is free.
- Evolutionary creativity - new features can be added or requested by anyone.
- Community and mutuality - it's fun to contribute.
- Cooperation (power with) - everyone's needs matter more equally.
- Stimulation - OSS is only limited by our ability to dream and contribute.
Comments
- I am scared of OSS being difficult to learn and use.
- I was too, but found out that some OSS is easier than some commercial.
