The World Bank recently issued a report on Open Source software, providing international agencies and governments some instructive guidelines on the its use of Open Source, and how best to implement Open Source solutions to tie in with existing commercial software from IBM, Microsoft, Oracle and others.
Structure of the Report This report is presented in four parts. Part I: Governmental Perspectives on Open Source Software Use provides selected views, along with a review of governmental initiatives on OSS use. Part II: Case Studies in Developing Regions overviews implementations in Goa, India schools; telecenters in Sao Paulo, Brazil; and OSS adaptation efforts for use within Laos and Tajikistan. Each case presents the needs addressed, the technology used and lessons learned by the project teams. Part III: The Current Dynamics of Open Source Software presents a discussion on capacity development opportunities and varied benefits, selected private sector implementations, support by commercial technology providers and the status of the legal landscape. Part IV: Pursuing the Open Source Software Option presents issues for consideration when implementing OSS solutions, or starting an OSS development project. Laporan lengkapnya dapat diambil di : http://www.infodev.org/symp2003/publications/OpenSourceSoftware.pdf -- If I could drop dead right now, I'd be the happiest man alive! -- Samuel Goldwyn -- Berhenti langganan: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Arsip dan info: http://linux.or.id/milis.php
