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Open source software is an often unknown and unheard of technology. Though complicated, it can be explained with a minimum of confusion. In terms of Open Source technology, it is free of charge and can never be charged to use. The most popular open source license to veteran Internet surfers is the Gnu Public License (GPL).
The most common website that uses GPL is Wikipedia. Not only can users download the open source program for free but users have access to the source code.
In the simplest terms, the source code is what you absolutely need in order to make the program run. It is sort of like a recipe. Users can add or subtract some of the ingredients in order to improve upon it, but without the essentials, the "recipe" isn't the same.
Besides the GPL license, Nvu is an open source tool for building web pages, especially for the purpose of e-commerce. Instead of writing in HTML code like in Microsoft FrontPage where users have to write the code and test it to make sure it looks right, Nvu is "What you see is what you get;" the page the software writer is creating is exactly how it will appear when the page is published.
When talking about open source software, there are ten guidelines that must be met by all open source users. First, the open source software must be redistributed free. At no point during the use or transfer of the software should any money be exchanged for it. Secondly, the source code, those vital ingredients in the recipe, must be included in the software. Open source is software that has been modified and improved upon. Therefore, the software license should allow the modifications the same distribution rights as the original software. The open source software must also allow for the integrity of the author's source code, protect against discrimination based on people, groups, or businesses, and other guidelines of the license itself.
One of the open source software programs that prides itself on its simplicity of installation is ZenCart. ZenCart is available for e-commerce stores to use for their shopping cart program. It is free, user-friendly, and comes with plenty of options, features, and available support if problems arise. The ZenCart suppliers proclaim that their software is unlike other programs in that users do not need an IT degree to install ZenCart.
Another open source software for e-commerce is Apache OFBiz. Apache OFBiz or Open For Business is "an open source enterprise automation software project licensed under the MIT Open Source License. By open source enterprise automation we mean: Open Source ERP, Open Source CRM, Open Source E-Business / E-Commerce, Open Source SCM, Open Source MRP, Open Source CMMS/EAM, and so on." Apache offers a great deal of functionality in the software program including: management with the catalog, promotion and pricing, orders, customers, warehouse, manufacturing, and content. Also help with order fulfillment and accounting.
Software is available to help make your e-commerce store run smoother. Some of that software is free and allows room for instant improvement if users have the skills to do so. Support is always available for e-commerce owners who are experiencing problems.
Johnsu01. "GNU General Public License." The GNU Project. August 23, 2006. www.gnu.org. October 2, 2006. http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html
"Introduction to Open Source." www.whitehouse.org.nx. October 2, 2006. http://www.whitehouse.org.nz/opensource/
Haas, Juergen. "Open source tool for building web pages." About.com. October 10, 2005. Copyright 2006. About, Inc. October 2, 2006. http://linux.about.com/b/a/182291.htm?terms=open+s ource+development
Perens, Brice. "Open Source Definition." Opensource.org. June 1997. Copyright 2006. Open Source Initiative. October 3, 2006. http://www.opensource.org/docs/definition_plain.ht ml
ZenCart: The Art of E-Commerce. Copyright 2006. Zen Cart. October 3, 2006. http://www.zen-cart.com/
Incubator Project Management Committee. "Apache OFBiz." Apache Open For Business Project. Copyright 2006. October 3, 2006. http://incubator.apache.org/ofbiz/
In the simplest terms, the source code is what you absolutely need in order to make the program run. It is sort of like a recipe. Users can add or subtract some of the ingredients in order to improve upon it, but without the essentials, the "recipe" isn't the same.
Besides the GPL license, Nvu is an open source tool for building web pages, especially for the purpose of e-commerce. Instead of writing in HTML code like in Microsoft FrontPage where users have to write the code and test it to make sure it looks right, Nvu is "What you see is what you get;" the page the software writer is creating is exactly how it will appear when the page is published.
When talking about open source software, there are ten guidelines that must be met by all open source users. First, the open source software must be redistributed free. At no point during the use or transfer of the software should any money be exchanged for it. Secondly, the source code, those vital ingredients in the recipe, must be included in the software. Open source is software that has been modified and improved upon. Therefore, the software license should allow the modifications the same distribution rights as the original software. The open source software must also allow for the integrity of the author's source code, protect against discrimination based on people, groups, or businesses, and other guidelines of the license itself.
One of the open source software programs that prides itself on its simplicity of installation is ZenCart. ZenCart is available for e-commerce stores to use for their shopping cart program. It is free, user-friendly, and comes with plenty of options, features, and available support if problems arise. The ZenCart suppliers proclaim that their software is unlike other programs in that users do not need an IT degree to install ZenCart.
Another open source software for e-commerce is Apache OFBiz. Apache OFBiz or Open For Business is "an open source enterprise automation software project licensed under the MIT Open Source License. By open source enterprise automation we mean: Open Source ERP, Open Source CRM, Open Source E-Business / E-Commerce, Open Source SCM, Open Source MRP, Open Source CMMS/EAM, and so on." Apache offers a great deal of functionality in the software program including: management with the catalog, promotion and pricing, orders, customers, warehouse, manufacturing, and content. Also help with order fulfillment and accounting.
Software is available to help make your e-commerce store run smoother. Some of that software is free and allows room for instant improvement if users have the skills to do so. Support is always available for e-commerce owners who are experiencing problems.
Johnsu01. "GNU General Public License." The GNU Project. August 23, 2006. www.gnu.org. October 2, 2006. http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html
"Introduction to Open Source." www.whitehouse.org.nx. October 2, 2006. http://www.whitehouse.org.nz/opensource/
Haas, Juergen. "Open source tool for building web pages." About.com. October 10, 2005. Copyright 2006. About, Inc. October 2, 2006. http://linux.about.com/b/a/182291.htm?terms=open+s ource+development
Perens, Brice. "Open Source Definition." Opensource.org. June 1997. Copyright 2006. Open Source Initiative. October 3, 2006. http://www.opensource.org/docs/definition_plain.ht ml
ZenCart: The Art of E-Commerce. Copyright 2006. Zen Cart. October 3, 2006. http://www.zen-cart.com/
Incubator Project Management Committee. "Apache OFBiz." Apache Open For Business Project. Copyright 2006. October 3, 2006. http://incubator.apache.org/ofbiz/
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