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Free/Open Source Software: A General Introduction

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Original name: Free/Open Source Software: A General Introduction

Type of work: Handbook/Primer/Guide

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Free Software

Abstract:

Introduces Free/Open Source Software (FOSS), its philosophy, history and benefits/disadvantages of FOSS, including developing-country specific issues. It also contains a brief survey of FOSS initiatives in various governments around the world, legislative or otherwise.