J Jmusa Beta member Messages 2 Jun 16, 2010 #1 Hi guys, it is my first post here Anyway what is open source software? regards jmusa
foothead Omnicide now. Messages 10,027 Location My own personal hell Jun 16, 2010 #2 Welcome! And open source software is released as freeware with a license allowing anybody to edit the software however they want. Very short definition, but that is basically what you need to know.
Welcome! And open source software is released as freeware with a license allowing anybody to edit the software however they want. Very short definition, but that is basically what you need to know.
OP OP J Jmusa Beta member Messages 2 Jun 16, 2010 #3 ok thanks its just that i have an it project on this is their anymore i need to know. thanks for all your help BTW.
ok thanks its just that i have an it project on this is their anymore i need to know. thanks for all your help BTW.
foothead Omnicide now. Messages 10,027 Location My own personal hell Jun 16, 2010 #4 Well if you have an IT project on it, you will most likely need to know more. I suggest researching GNU, and some of the various open source projects. Also, a site like wikipedia can usually give a much more detailed answer than me.
Well if you have an IT project on it, you will most likely need to know more. I suggest researching GNU, and some of the various open source projects. Also, a site like wikipedia can usually give a much more detailed answer than me.
David Lindon Golden Master Messages 15,233 Jun 16, 2010 #5 Jmusa said: Hi guys, it is my first post here Anyway what is open source software? regards jmusa Click to expand... It means the source code is open for everyone to see, so you can download the compiled program along with original software
Jmusa said: Hi guys, it is my first post here Anyway what is open source software? regards jmusa Click to expand... It means the source code is open for everyone to see, so you can download the compiled program along with original software