samedi 16 février 2008

A quick guide to GPL v3

A quick guide to GPL v3


Bibliographic Description:

SMITH, Breth. A quick guide to GPL v3. (on line). GNU Operating System. Availabel at: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/quick-guide-gplv3.html. (Visited: 2007-12-08)


Abstract:

Presents the foundation of the GPL, ths neutralizing laws that prohibit free software, and how protecting your right to tinker. Explains protection against patent threats, license compatibility and new compatible license.


Dublin Core analysis:

DC Title: A quick guide to GPL v3
DC Creator: SMITH, Breth
DC Identifier: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/quick-guide-gplv3.html
DC Date:
2008-01-13 (update)
DC Descrition:
Presents a guide of the GPL v3 license.
DC Subject:
GPL licenses, free software
DC Format:
HTML
DC Type:
text
DC Langage:
English
DC Rights:
GNU
DC Relation:
http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.txt
DC Publisher:
GNU
DC Coverage:
USA


jeudi 7 février 2008

Possibilities for Open Source Software in Libraries

Possibilities for Open Source Software in Libraries


Biliographic Description:

MORGAN LEASE, Eric. Possibilities for Open Source Software in Libraries. (on line) Information Technology and Libraries. 2002-03. Available at: http://web2.ala.org/ala/lita/litapublications/ital/2101morgan.cfm. (Visited: 2007-12-14)


Extract:

"This short essay, based on a presentation given at the 2001 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference, enumerates a number of possibilities for open source software (OSS) in libraries and how it can be leveraged to provide better and more effective digital library collections and services."


Dublin Core analysis:

DC Title: Possibilities for Open Source Software in Libraries
DC Creator: MORGAN LEASE, Eric
DC Identifier: http://web2.ala.org/ala/lita/litapublications/ital/2101morgan.cfm
DC Date: 2002-03
DC Description: Presents Open Source Software briefly defined and contrasted with homegrown systems. Deals with the state of OSS in libraries and their possibilities in libraries.
DC Subject: libraries; open source software; GNU
DC Format: HTML
DC Type: text; essay
DC Langage: English
DC Rights: Information Technology and Libraries (ITAL)
DC Relation: volume 21, number 1, March 2002, Information Technology and Libraries (ITAL), ISSN 0730-9525
DC Publisher: Library & Information Technology Association
DC Coverage: USA

The Open Source Definition

The Open Source Definition


Bibliographic Description:

COAR, Ken. The Open Source Definition. (on line) Open Source Initiative. 2006-07-07. Available at: http://www.opensource.org/docs/osd . (Visited: 2008-02-01)


Abstract:

"Introduction
Open source doesn't just mean access to the source code. The distribution terms of open-source software must comply with the following criteria: "



Dublin Core Analysis:

DC Title: The Open Source Definition
DC Creator: COAR, Ken
DC Identifier: http://www.opensource.org/docs/osd
DC Date: 2006-07-07
DC Description: Presents the definition of open source software, and the rules that govern its use.
DC Subject: free redistribution, source codes
DC Format: HTML
DC Type: text
DC Langage: English
DC Rights: Open Source Initiative
DC Publisher: Open Source Initiative
DC Coverage: USA