Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is 'open source' technology, and what are its advantages?

A Open source technology is that which is made freely available to other developers, or in some cases, with small license fees. The basic idea behind open source is simple: when programmers can read, redistribute, and modify the source code for a piece of software, the software evolves. People improve it, adapt it, and fix bugs. This can happen at a speed that, if one is accustomed to the slow pace of conventional software development, seems astonishing.

Open source software is an idea whose time has finally come. For 20 years it has been building momentum in the technical cultures that built the Internet and the World Wide Web. Open source technology has proven its ability to play in the same league as proprietary technology, and in some cases, it offers far superior solutions.

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