FAQ Open source questions answered by Dixite Dixite, Solutions, Open Source, Free Software, FAQ Here are some FAQ and answers about the open source path at Dixite. General What is Open Source Software?
OSI Open source promotes software reliability and quality by supporting independent peer review and rapid evolution of source code. To be OSI certified, the software must be distributed under a license that guarantees the right to read, redistribute, modify, and use the software freely.
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Open source software generally denotes that the source code of computer software is open source as to study, change, and improve its design through the availability of its source code under an open source license.
Why is open source software important? The initial attraction that most users have to Open Source software is the cost of ownership and quality. In addition, open source programs allow developers to study the source code, improve it (if required) and use it in their own programs. Contributers from around the world contribute to the open source community by offering translation, documentation, and bug reports. What are Dixite contribution to the open source community? Dixite engineers and staff participate in open source projects; a good example of such projects is SilkPage. In addition, Dixite contributes to the open source community by contributing to open source foundations such as FSF and Apache Software Foundation. <acronym>JAM</acronym> What is the JAM? Please refer to JAM document. What is the Dixite added value on JAM? At Dixite we have an extensive experience with all of the JAM components. We implemented the first Java based project at DG Fish of the European Commission in 1999. Since then we have built an extensive knowledge-base on each individual component of JAM. In addition, we have access to a wealth of support materials, toolkits, middleware and software provided by the Open Source community as well as out partners. <acronym>LAMP</acronym> What is the LAMP? Please refer to LAMP document. What is the Dixite added value on LAMP? Dixite offers integrated, validated, and certified open source LAMP stack with ongoing maintenance and enterprise-class support Services. Spotlight Contribute to organizations like the FSF and ASF that promote the production of high quality free software and middleware.