Abstract
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Abstract: This paper will introduce the reader to the world of freeware and open source software. Following a brief introduction, the author presents an overview of these types of software. Next comes a discussion of licensing issues unique to freeware and open source software, which leads directly to issues of registration. The author then offers several strategies readers can adopt to locate these software packages on the Web. The author then addresses questions regarding the use of freeware and open source software before offering a few closing thoughts.</em></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p>
Highlights
The author presents an overview of these types of software
The author addresses questions regarding the use of freeware and open-source software before offering a few closing thoughts
I first recognized the potential savings in time, money, and labor offered to librarians and others by freeware and open-source software while I was Head of Technical and Automated Services at St
Summary
I first recognized the potential savings in time, money, and labor offered to librarians and others by freeware and open-source software while I was Head of Technical and Automated Services at St. If one uses the Web, one needs to use a Web browser Those who employ Microsoft’s Internet Explorer are using one of the most popular freeware products available, while Firefox users rely on an open source package.. To avoid worrying about these details, some freeware and open source users treat these programs as if they were commercial products and register their use . This is a safe practice to adopt. One may be surprised to learn that numerous freeware and open source packages do not require registration at all; others regard user registration as a voluntary exercise Both stipulations presume non-commercial use of the software. Before one attempts to install such software (regardless of type of software) on one’s business unit, one should check with the company’s IT people to obtain their views on the proposed installation
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