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The next 45 minutes. . .
Introduction
Introduction to Open SourceWhat is it?What does it mean?Myths
Open Source to reduce costs in an SMEAdvantages of Open SourceIT in an SMESwitching
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Who am I?
I Bart Van Loon
I 2003: introduced to Open Source
I 1999-2005: some studies onComputer Science, Mathematics,Artificial Intelligence
I 2006: started first company
I 2007: co-founded Zeropoint.IT
(Picture by Pitslamp.be)
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Zeropoint.IT
I facilitates software development outsourcing to Pakistan
I strong focus on Open Source software and philosophy
I international company, running for 99% on Open Sourceinfrastructure
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Introduction to Open Source
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Open SourceIs it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a. . .
I Kind of Technology?
I Movement?
I Software Distribution Model?
I Business Model?
I Software License Property?
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Open SourceIs it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a. . .
I Kind of Technology?
I Movement?
I Software Distribution Model?
I Business Model?
I Software License Property!
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Gratis?FLOSS
I Confusion about the name: Free Software.
I Free <vs> Free ?
I It’s about Freedom ⇒ Libre!
I or was it “Open Source”?
I FLOSS: Free/Libre/Open Source Software
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Gratis?FLOSS
I Confusion about the name: Free Software.
I Free <vs> Free ?
I It’s about Freedom ⇒ Libre!
I or was it “Open Source”?
I FLOSS: Free/Libre/Open Source Software
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Gratis?FLOSS
I Confusion about the name: Free Software.
I Free <vs> Free ?
I It’s about Freedom ⇒ Libre!
I or was it “Open Source”?
I FLOSS: Free/Libre/Open Source Software
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Gratis?FLOSS
I Confusion about the name: Free Software.
I Free <vs> Free ?
I It’s about Freedom ⇒ Libre!
I or was it “Open Source”?
I FLOSS: Free/Libre/Open Source Software
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Gratis?FLOSS
I Confusion about the name: Free Software.
I Free <vs> Free ?
I It’s about Freedom ⇒ Libre!
I or was it “Open Source”?
I FLOSS: Free/Libre/Open Source Software
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What does it mean?Why use Open Source?
It’s all about freedom!
1. Use
2. Study
3. Modify
4. Distribute
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Myths about Open Source Software
#1: Open Source Software isn’t reliable or supported
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Myths about Open Source Software
#2: Thousands of developers will suddenly startworking for me for nothing
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Myths about Open Source Software
#3: The Open Source movement isn’t sustainable
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Myths about Open Source Software
#4: Open Source is playing catch up to Microsoft andthe commercial world
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Myths about Open Source Software
#5: Open-Source Development Is Done by Hobbyistsand Students
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Open Source to reduce costs in an SME
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Most important advantage of Open Source Software
Less dependence on vendors 44%
Lower cost 22%
Easier to customize 17%
Better security 3%
No advantage 14%
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Costs for the IT infrastructure in an SMEAnd how Open Source can lower them
I Purchase cost
I Implementation cost
I Ongoing Operations cost
I Administration and Support cost
No license costs at all!
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Costs for the IT infrastructure in an SMEAnd how Open Source can lower them
I Purchase cost
I Implementation cost
I Ongoing Operations cost
I Administration and Support cost
Same as with proprietary solutions, but: no vendor lock-in!
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Costs for the IT infrastructure in an SMEAnd how Open Source can lower them
I Purchase cost
I Implementation cost
I Ongoing Operations cost
I Administration and Support cost
Same same
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Costs for the IT infrastructure in an SMEAnd how Open Source can lower them
I Purchase cost
I Implementation cost
I Ongoing Operations cost
I Administration and Support cost
Similar, but: no vendor lock-in and possibility to insource!
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Switching to Open Source
Handle with care. . .
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Switching to Open Source
. . . hire a professional. . .
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Switching to Open Source
. . . and one day, it might be good for you.
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Contact meLet’s connect!
Bart Van Loon
[email protected](+32) 472/94.14.34
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