Idiom EntertainmentIdiom Entertainment
Patrick Burke, CEO
Reed Brown, CFO
Kate Raymer, CIO
Sandra Kohlhepp, CTO
Patrick Burke, CEO
Reed Brown, CFO
Kate Raymer, CIO
Sandra Kohlhepp, CTO
Who We AreWho We Are Idiom Entertainment specializes in
entertainment and promotional tools for
businesses.
Small team of dedicated workers eager to
meet the needs of new customers and the
precise customizations for their projects.
Idiom Entertainment specializes in
entertainment and promotional tools for
businesses.
Small team of dedicated workers eager to
meet the needs of new customers and the
precise customizations for their projects.
Current Task:Open Source Business Software
Current Task:Open Source Business Software
Description Current Examples Shane's Fish Frenzy Problem Concept Map Working Solutions Questions
Description Current Examples Shane's Fish Frenzy Problem Concept Map Working Solutions Questions
What is Open Source Software?What is Open Source Software?
A young term describing software that is… released with source code under a license that
ensures that derivative works will also be available as source code and…
protects certain rights of the original authors, and prohibits restrictions on how the software can be used or who can use it.
A young term describing software that is… released with source code under a license that
ensures that derivative works will also be available as source code and…
protects certain rights of the original authors, and prohibits restrictions on how the software can be used or who can use it.
The Requirements for OSSThe Requirements for OSS A video clip from the documentary,
Revolution OS. Film tells the inside story of the hackers
who rebelled against the proprietary software model and Microsoft to create GNU/Linux and the Open Source movement.
A video clip from the documentary, Revolution OS.
Film tells the inside story of the hackers who rebelled against the proprietary software model and Microsoft to create GNU/Linux and the Open Source movement.
OSS RecapOSS Recap
Users can change the source code of a program. (A source code is how a program was designed).
The program must be freely distributed. ANYONE must be allowed to change code. The license must not require the exclusion
of other software or interfere with the operation of other software.
Users can change the source code of a program. (A source code is how a program was designed).
The program must be freely distributed. ANYONE must be allowed to change code. The license must not require the exclusion
of other software or interfere with the operation of other software.
Current OSS UsersCurrent OSS Users
CrossFit
Apache
SourceForge
Mozilla Firefox
CrossFit
Apache
SourceForge
Mozilla Firefox
Shane’s Fish FrenzyShane’s Fish Frenzy Small Corvallis exotic fish store &
distributor needs to keep in contact with:
customers, suppliers, distributers
Wants to utilize store website for communication purposes Up-to-date shipping rates, in/out-of stock, prices
and better enhance customer service Manage the website from in-house
Small Corvallis exotic fish store & distributor
needs to keep in contact with: customers, suppliers, distributers
Wants to utilize store website for communication purposes Up-to-date shipping rates, in/out-of stock, prices
and better enhance customer service Manage the website from in-house
Shane’s Fish Frenzy QuarriesShane’s Fish Frenzy Quarries What is the price difference in using open source
compared to proprietary software?
What advantages might there be with using open source software versus proprietary software?
What are some of the downfalls of open source software?
What is the leading developer in open source software that you may recommend?
What is the price difference in using open source compared to proprietary software?
What advantages might there be with using open source software versus proprietary software?
What are some of the downfalls of open source software?
What is the leading developer in open source software that you may recommend?
Concept MapConcept Map
Our Recommendation
Pro’s & Con’s of OSPro’s & Con’s of OS Software is open to everyone
Advantages All defects can be found & fixed by anyone Patch is more easily identified More technologically innovative & flexible Closed Source will lead to failure & no one will see
it coming because of it’s obscurity Saves $$$ with less marketing & logistical services
Disadvantages Could lead to more malicious activities No incentive for anyone to actual patch the software Could be difficult to install, support, manage,
Software is open to everyone Advantages
All defects can be found & fixed by anyone Patch is more easily identified More technologically innovative & flexible Closed Source will lead to failure & no one will see
it coming because of it’s obscurity Saves $$$ with less marketing & logistical services
Disadvantages Could lead to more malicious activities No incentive for anyone to actual patch the software Could be difficult to install, support, manage,
Concept MapConcept Map
Open Source Software
What is the price difference in using open source compared to propriety software?
What is the price difference in using open source compared to propriety software?
Proprietary Software Open Source (All Free)
Microsoft Office Small Business (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Accounting Express, Outlook, Publisher): $ 449.95
Open Office (Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Base, Math)
Microsoft Office Small Business (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Accounting Express, Outlook, Publisher): $ 449.95
OxygenOffice Professional (enhanced version of free OpenOffice)
• FileMaker Pro 9 (Database software): $ 299• SkyeyTech (database application): 1 user: $9/ App/ month, 10 users: $79/ App/ month
• MonetDB (database management system)• phpMyAdmin (handles the administration of MySQL over the Web)
Rave CRM (Customer Relationship Management Software (1 User/1 Year))
Keen CRM/ERP (complete ERP/CRM for a small company)
What is the leading developer in open source software that you may
recommend?
What is the leading developer in open source software that you may
recommend?
SourceForge: more than 150.000 projects Apache Mozilla: (Internet Browser, E-mail client
and more)
SourceForge: more than 150.000 projects Apache Mozilla: (Internet Browser, E-mail client
and more)
Our RecommendationOur Recommendation Yes to Open Source
Allows access to all business needs for free Leaves room for growth of business Gives competitive advantage
Some examples: OxygenOffice Professional – business office
software MonetDB – database management Keen CRM/ERP- specifically for small business Ubuntu- “Linux for Human Beings”
Look for OS support Forums (Post & Reply)
Yes to Open Source Allows access to all business needs for free Leaves room for growth of business Gives competitive advantage
Some examples: OxygenOffice Professional – business office
software MonetDB – database management Keen CRM/ERP- specifically for small business Ubuntu- “Linux for Human Beings”
Look for OS support Forums (Post & Reply)
Questions???Questions???