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Open Source Revolution

Once the domain of programmers and tech-savvy hobbyists, open source software has hit the mainstream. How exactly did computer users go from living in a world of purchased programs to a world where many of the most sought after applications are free to use, free to copy, and free to modify? This vid...

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Corporate Authors: Carmelina Films (Firm), Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Films Media Group
Format: Electronic Video
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2011]
Subjects:
Achievement tests.
Business enterprises > Technological innovations.
Open source software.
Computer programming.
Computer software.
Computer-assisted instruction.
Cyberspace > Social aspects.
Educational technology.
Instructional systems.
Study skills.
Universities and colleges > Entrance examinations > Study guides.
Educational films.
Internet videos.
Videorecording.
Online Access: Streaming video (Wentworth users only)
Table of Contents:
  • Open Source Software (0:47)
  • Early Days of Software (1:06)
  • GNU: The Beginning of Open Source (1:19)
  • Freedom 0: Freedom of Use (0:41)
  • Freedom 1: Freedom to Study How the Program Works (0:31)
  • Freedom 2: Freedom to Redistribute Copies (0:37)
  • Freedom 3: Freedom to Improve the Program, and Release Improvements (1:06)
  • Rise of the Internet (1:48)
  • Web 2.0 (1:39)
  • Popular Open Source Software Programs (3:15)
  • Open Office (0:58)
  • Firefox (0:52)
  • GIMP - GNU Image Manipulation Program (0:48)
  • ...And So Much More! (0:28)
  • Future of Open Source (2:22)
  • Credits: Open Source Revolution (0:58)

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