Open Source Softwares

 

List Of open source software can be very large.But here are some best open source software.

 

Firefox is a web-browser that enables you to surf internet applications. Firefox delivers helpful new features to make your online experience more productive. Chose from over a thousand useful add-ons to personalize and make it your own.

Miro – free, open source internet tv and video player. Miro gives you access to more free HD content than any other video player.

 Pidgin – is a multi-protocol Instant Messaging client that allows you to use all of your IM accounts at once: AIM, Bonjour, Gadu-Gadu, Google Talk, Groupwise, ICQ, IRC, MSN, QQ, SILC, SIMPLE, Sametime, XMPP, Yahoo!, Zephyr

FeedReader – is a news aggregation solution that provides robust, state-of-the-art features in an intuitive, user-friendly environment. FeedBurner offers advanced, cutting-edge capabilities, including the most comprehensive podcasting support available today, as well as unique smart feed technology that puts the information you need right at your fingertips.

Azureus - implements the BitTorrent protocol using java and comes bundled with many features : Multiple torrent downloads, Upload and download speed limiting, both globally and per torrent, Advanced seeding rules, Adjustable disk cache, Only uses one port for all the torrents, UPnP sets the forward on your router and more…

OpenOffice – is a multi platform and multi lingual office suite and an open-source project. Compatible with all other major office suites, the product is free to download, use, and distribute

Thunderbird help you better manage your unruly inbox, scales to the most sophisticated organizational needs while making it easy to find what you need.

Open source Vs Closed Source : Software that you pay for its use without ability to change its code is closed source software which are licensed by organization that has interest in making money from use of software.

 

   

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Top Open Source Projects

1.Koha -Education

Koha is an open source integrated library system (ILS) maintained by and used by libraries all over the world.

With open source software people often think that the only way to contribute is to write code, this is not true. By simply using the product, reporting problems and suggesting improvements you’re contributing. What makes open source software so much better than proprietary software is the back and forth that takes place between those using the software and those writing it. With Koha the developers are very open to suggestions from those using the ILS and always use these suggestions as the building blocks for the next release.

 

2.  OpenStack -Cloud Computing

OpenStack is an open and scalable operating system for building public and private clouds. It provides both large and small organizations an alternative to closed cloud environments, reducing the risks of lock-in associated with proprietary platforms. OpenStack offers flexibility and choice through a highly engaged community of over 6,000 individuals and over 190 companies including Rackspace, Dell, HP, IBM, and Red Hat

 

3. Project Libre- project management

ProjectLibre is an open source project management software solution developed as an alternative to Microsoft Project. As with other project management tools, ProjectLibre maintains a list of tasks for users and automatically organizes and tracks tasks and projects as progress is made or they’re completed.

 

4.  Open DayLight- networking

The Open DayLight, the software-defined networking industry consortium that features IBM and Cisco among its roster of members, has released the first version of its SDN and NFV (network functions virtualization) software, Hydrogen.

Hydrogen, which is Eclipse-licensed, comes in three editions: Base Edition, Virtualization Edition, and Service Provider Edition, each aimed at different markets.

 

5. Zanata, an open source translation platform

you can also find other best project done in open source....

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Detailed information of each project can be obtained from their official websites.. 

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Open Source Initiative

 

OSI 

Abbreviated OSI, a non-profit organization that promotes the integrity of the open source definition by certifying products with the OSI Certified Open Source Software mark. OSI is comprised of board members who make up its directorship and is not a membership organization.

OSI manages list of licenses and memberships.List of OSI Affiliates.....

 

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Know What is Open Source

Introduction

Open source software is software that can be freely used, changed, and shared (in modified or unmodified form) by anyone. Open source software is made by many people, and distributed under licenses that comply with the Open Source Definition.

Open source code is typically created as a collaborative effort in which programmers improve upon the code and share the changes within the community.

A certification standard issued by the Open Source Initiative (OSI) for OSI Refer another post that indicates that the source code of a computer program is made available free of charge to the general public .

Open source doesn't just mean access to the source code. The distribution terms of open-source software must comply with the following criteria:

1. Free Redistribution

2. Source Code

3. Derived Works

4. Integrity of The Author's Source Code

5. No Discrimination Against Persons or Groups

6. No Discrimination Against Fields of Endeavor

7. Distribution of License

8. License Must Not Be Specific to a Product

9. License Must Not Restrict Other Software

10. License Must Be Technology-Neutral

 

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