Benefits & Drawbacks of Open Source

 

Open Source ! Open Source ! Open Source !

 

 What is the definition of Open Source?

 

This is SOURCE CODE that anyone can use, modify, and redistribute for free. It is open to the public for use.

 

The term "open source" is derived from the term "open source software" (OSS). OSS is free software that is intended to be publicly accessible, which means that anyone can view, contribute to, and share it as they see fit. 

 

 

Benefits of Open Source

 

 Independence :

            Open Source is not reliant on the company or author who developed it. This means that it is not dependent on the creator because it is available to the public.

Lower Maintenance Costs :

            The cost of maintaining is low, and in most cases is only a fraction of the cost of their proprietary counterparts. 

Agility :

            This is made possible by OSS, which allows for multiple approaches to a single problem.

 

Enhanced Security :

            OSS is not inherently more secure, but security is enhanced for a variety of reasons.

Complex Licensing :

            Companies that use OSS do not have to worry about complicated licensing. OSS provides user-friendly license schemes and does not limit the number of times it can be installed.

Scalibility :

            OSS, such as the Linux operating system, can be scaled up and down to achieve the desired results.

 

The increased security of the source code is the primary reason for the popularity of open source and is regarded as the most significant OSS advantage. 

Drawbacks of Open Source

Difficulty of Use :

            Some operating system applications may be difficult to install and use. Others may lack user-friendly interfaces or features with which the user is unfamiliar. This can have an impact on productivity and prevent the user from easily adopting or using programs.

Compatibility Issues :

            Many types of proprietary hardware necessitate the use of specialized drivers in order to run OS programs, which are frequently only available from the equipment manufacturer. This could potentially increase the cost of your project. Even if an OS driver exists, it may not work as well as the proprietary driver with your software.

Liabilities & Warranties :

            In most cases, the developer provides indemnification and warranty as part of a standard license agreement with proprietary software. This is due to the fact that they have complete control and copyright over the product and its underlying code. OSS licenses include only a limited warranty and no liability or infringement indemnity coverage.

Hidden Costs :

            Software that is initially free but later costs money to run can be a significant burden, especially if you haven't factored in hidden costs from the start.   

Careers in Open Source

1) OSS Maintainer

2) OSS Community Manager

3) OSS Researcher

4) Open Source Lead

5) OS Stack Software Engineer

6) FOSS Developer

7) Site Reliability Engineer

8) System Administrator

9) OSS Developer Advocate

10) Software Developer

11) Software Engineer

Conclusion

Open Source is entertaining, it helps you improve your technical skills, it connects you to other techies all over the world, and it can even help you get a job. So jump in and get started with Open Source.

Have fun with these open source jokes!

Why was the Windows team barred from attending the open source convention? Nobody was dressed up.
Why did the owner of an open source code project deviate from the path? Getting to the other side.

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