DocumentCode :
747129
Title :
Replacing Proprietary Software on the Desktop
Author :
Hardaway, Don
Author_Institution :
John Cook Sch. of Bus., Saint Louis Univ., MO
Volume :
40
Issue :
3
fYear :
2007
fDate :
3/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
96
Lastpage :
97
Abstract :
Open standards, open source software, and Web applications are causing a major shift in the way enterprises manage software. Whereas companies have traditionally been tied to a particular vendor and upgraded their software only when new versions became available, they are increasingly able to change software stacks with less fear of disruption due to incompatibilities or contractual hindrances. More businesses also have the choice of using Web applications that require only a browser instead of using software maintained on local PCs. Open source software and Web applications can be a cost-effective alternative for businesses. As enterprises become more familiar with the benefits that the open community approach and Internet computing offer, open source software and Web applications replace conventional software. The best strategy for our company depends on our particular circumstances
Keywords :
Internet; public domain software; software management; Internet computing; Web application; business process; open community approach; open source software; open standard; Application software; Companies; Costs; Internet; Linux; Open source software; Operating systems; Software maintenance; Software tools; Web server; IT systems perspectives; open source software; web applications;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Computer
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9162
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/MC.2007.102
Filename :
4134009
Link To Document :
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