Level 1: Basic Skills in Using Open Source Software
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Scope
This level is about using OSS and competences in using OSS. It covers technical ability and experience with OSS. Plus developing some understanding and awareness of OSS.
Resources
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Title | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Open Source development scenarii explained with a cookie receipie sharing example, by Intel Software | Open Source development, with features, branches, forks explained with Grandma May's cookie recipe sharing example. Fun and made very easy to understand. | Video |
| 7 myths about open sourcing your company's software | Debunking most common myths about open source adoption, by opensource.com | Web page |
| Introduction to open source business models | A broad overview of key OSS concepts. Key people, licenses, it even touches on open source hardware. | Presentation |
| The Open Source Definition | Definition of open source by the Open Source Initiative | Web page |
| Free and open-source software | The Wikipedia page on free and open source software. | Web page |
| What is open source? | An introduction to open source by opensource.com | Web page |
| Introduction to OSS | A rather dated introduction to OSS by IPR ACADEMY | Video |
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General introduction
- Macro benefits Technical, ...
- Understand the main forces at work ???
- Some high-profile use cases Plus examples of use within <company>
- Philosophy of the Open Source initiators Create a worldwide asset (useless to re-invent the wheel, The distribution and dissemination of the Knowledge, A consequence of the importance of the Software asset is the Software heritage foundation that aims to protect this software asset (https://www.softwareheritage.org/), It's important to understand these principles, otherwise people think that Open Source is just about downloading a free (zero cost) software, or making cost reduction.
- License recognition bodies An Open Source Software is a Software having a license recognized by the FSF or OSI. The other types of license are not considered as "Open Source" to prevent the "Open Washing"
Some definitions
- Copyrights
- Patents
- License Agreement (contract vs. license copyright)
Business models introduction
- Non-profit community-based, enterprise-based
- For-profit enterprise-based
