Free and open source software (FOSS) allows users full freedom to run, study, modify, and share software. FOSS provides more freedom and flexibility than proprietary software at a lower cost. While FOSS is free to acquire, organizations should consider support from local service providers and ensure the software meets their performance and functionality needs. Gartner predicts that by 2009 every organization will use FOSS and by 2012, 80% of commercial software will be FOSS. The document discusses FOSS and provides examples of Norwegian companies that use FOSS successfully.

1. Free and Open Source Software
Martin Bekkelund
Norwegian Open Source Competence Center

2. What is Free and Open Source Software? (FOSS)

3. FOSS is like any other software

4. 1. Run
2. Study
3. Modify
4. Share

5. Scale of freedom
FOSS
Full No
freedom freedom
Public Proprietary
Domain software

6. Why FOSS?
More freedom
Increased safety
Better services
More flexible
Cheaper

7. How do I buy something that’s free?

8. Be your own sales person

9. What to consider when acquiring FOSS
Where to find
Performance
Functionality
Local service providers

10. What about the future?

11. «During 2009, every organization will use FOSS»
Source: Gartner, Nov. 18. 2008
«During 2012, 80% of all commercial software will be FOSS»
Source: Gartner, Feb. 5. 2008

12. What is Friprog?

13. Norwegian Open Source Competence Center

14. Experiences from Norway

15. VG
BBS
Elkjøp

16. Questions?

17. Thank you for your attention!
Martin Bekkelund
martin@friprog.no
+47 930 555 10