Practical Open Source Software

Nicole C. Engard

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Practical Open Source Software

by Nicole C. Engard

Published

2010

Publisher

Chandos Inc.

Pages

268

ISBN-13

9781843345855

ISBN-10

1843345854

Description

The library community is abuzz about open source software. Open source usually refers to an application whose source code is made available for use or modification as users see fit. Make sense? Probably not! Would it help if you knew that open source is not just about programming, but about following a philosophy? Still confused? Not surprising. What will open source mean to our libraries? More flexibility and freedom than software purchased with license restrictions. This is an important path for libraries to consider. Why open source? Because both the open source community and the library world live by the same rules and principles. This book will give you the facts and dispel myths about open source. The chapters will not only introduce librarians to what open source is and what it means for libraries, but also provide readers with links to a toolbox full of freely available open source products to use in their libraries.

Subjects

open sourcelibrarieslibrarylibrary sciencetechnologyOpen source softwareLibrary applications
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many pages are in Practical Open Source Software?

This edition of Practical Open Source Software has approximately 268 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

How long does it take to read Practical Open Source Software?

For most readers, Practical Open Source Software typically takes between 5h 35m and 3h 43m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 67,000 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 28m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 67,000 words

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What is the word count of Practical Open Source Software?

The estimated word count for Practical Open Source Software is approximately 67,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.

Who is the author of Practical Open Source Software?

Practical Open Source Software was written by Nicole C. Engard.

When was Practical Open Source Software published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.