This technology brief looks at some of the issues that institutions may face, from a technical point of view, when looking to install open source software.

Scope

The technological advantages of open source software differ between applications - and institutions need to understand what these are. Open source software can give an institution more direction over their product - but doing so can present a number of challenges to institutions. Open source software is not just about the product but also the structure of the community surrounding it.

Highlights

As open source software becomes more prominent this brief examines some of the issues surrounding the technology. This brief helps readers understand if some of the potential pitfalls of open source - and if all the hype is to believed.

Reasons to Purchase

Understand why certain applications are more suited to open source than others. Learn some of the key issues surrounding open source that could common to dominate the market - especially surrounding interoperability.