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Free Open Source Softwares FOSS
This document discusses the role of free and open source software (FOSS) in library automation and management. It defines software, systems software, and applications software. It explains that free software is software that is freely available to end users at no cost, but may not be updated or improved over time. Open source software is software where the source code is openly available and licensed so anyone can study, change, and distribute it for any purpose. Popular open source library automation software includes Koha and NewGenLib, while paid options include LibSys, Virtua, and SLIM. FOSS supports library automation by enhancing efficiency, effectiveness, productivity, timeliness and quality to better satisfy library users.
Free Open Source Softwares FOSS
- 1. Role of Free& Open Source Softwares(FOSS) in Library Automation and Management Dr. Rupak Chakravarty Assistant Professor Dept. of Library & Information Science Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014.
- 2. Softwares Software means computerinstructions or data. Anything that can be stored electronically is software, in contrast to storage devices and display devices which are called hardware. Software is generally divided into systems software and applications software. 3 February 2014 2
- 3. Softwares Applications software comprisesprograms designed for an end user, such as word processors, database systems, and spreadsheet programs System software (or systems software) is computer software designed to operate and control the computer hardware and to provide a platform for running application software. (Eg. Operating System) 3 February 2014 3
- 4. Free Softwares The softwareswhich are free to used by the end users are called free softwares. There is no guarantee regarding the availability of free softwares. But very useful for the end user as payment is not involved.
- 5. Open Source Softwares- OSS Open source software is software that can be freely used, changed, and shared (in modified or unmodified form) by anyone. Open source software is made by many people, and distributed under licenses that comply with the Open Source Definition. Open-source software (OSS) is computer software with its source code made available and licensed with a license in which the copyright holder provides the rights to study, change and distribute the software to anyone and for any purpose.
- 6. OSS • The topfour reasons (as provided by Open Source Business Conference survey) individuals or organizations choose open source software are: – lower cost, – security, – no vendor 'lock in', and – better quality.
- 7. Free VS OpenSource Softwares • Software is given free. • Developed by one or a few individuals or an organization. • May or may not be updated • Individual efforts • May put price tag • New features may not be available • Software + source code (program is freely distributed) • Collaborative development. • Updated • Collaborative effort • Always free • New versions with improved features
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- 19. Library Automation • Automationmeans – doing tasks with the help of tools, devices, machines, softwares with • minimum human input with accuracy and speed without • Compromising with quality
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- 21. Library Automation Library Automationfulfils all the laws (five) of Library Science. Ensures reader satisfaction Simplifies staff routine work
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- 23. Library Automation Softwares Paid:LibSys, Virtua, SLIM, Liberty, etc Open Source Softwares: KOHA, NewGenLib Subsidized: SOUL from INFLIBNET Free Distribution (Govt.): E-Granthalaya
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