Background and Definitions
Background and Definitions
This chapter provides an introduction to the basic terminology related to the adoption of open source software (OSS), which include proprietary software, proprietary data standards, and open data standards. It also provides a brief history of open source and its evolution, cites major references that can be consulted for additional information, and summarizes OSS products which will be considered in the book.
Keywords: adoption of OSS, proprietary software, proprietary data standards, open data standards, OSS products
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