Open Source Technology : Design Principles, Methodology and Applications - A Literature Review

Abstract

Closed source has a great significance in monopoly of software industries. Software users have been witnessing this monopoly of various software companies for the past many years. As an alternative to these closed sources, the concept of Open Source is originated. The term �Open Source�, literally means a consortium of like-minded individuals or corporations who try to come up with products/services that conforms to standards to one specific vertical sector of software industry. In this paper, the major focus is given on various open source technology concepts, development methodology and its significance along with various categories of open source applications.