UNU Policy Brief Number 1, 2006

Ghosh, Rishab Aiyer and Philipp Schmidt (2006). UNU Policy Brief Number 1, 2006. Policy Briefs. United Nations University.

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    Author Ghosh, Rishab Aiyer
    Philipp Schmidt
    Title UNU Policy Brief Number 1, 2006
    Series Title Policy Briefs
    Publication Date 2006
    Place of Publication the Netherlands
    Publisher United Nations University
    Pages VIII, 8
    Language eng
    Abstract There are compelling reasons why technologically advanced and developing countries alike should adopt open-source software as part of their ICT policies. In addition to the obvious cost advantages, recent studies of free/libre/open source (FLOSS) communities demonstrate that the process of learning and adapting software enables users to become ‘creators of knowledge ‘rather than mere passive consumers of proprietary technologies. This Brief discusses the This Brief of investing in open-source software and points out some key factors that governments should take into account when denning “Open Standards” to govern technology transfer and enhance access to public information for all citizens.
    UNBIS Thesaurus COMPUTER SOFTWARE
    SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
    OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE
    Copyright Holder United Nations University
    Copyright Year 2006
    Copyright type All rights reserved
    ISSN 18148026
    ISBN 9280830112
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