The document details an event agenda for the Middle Georgia IT Users Group, including presentations on open source and free software by notable figures like Richard Stallman and Bruce Perens. It outlines the definitions, licenses, benefits, and challenges of using open source software, along with statistics on enterprise adoption. Success stories from organizations like Continental Airlines and the State of Oregon highlight the practical applications of open source software in various sectors.

1. Middle Georgia IT Users GroupContact Information: Rob Betzelrbetzel@infinitynetworks.netJosh Epps jepps@fickling.comItinerary 6:00-6:10 Welcome/Introduction 6:10-6:40 Presentation/Discussion 6:40-6:50 Upcoming Events/New Business 6:50-Until Open Discussion/Networking

2. What is Open Source Software?What is Free Software?

3. Mike DoddsOwnerDoddsTechmdodds@doddstech.com

4. The Godfather of Free Software:Richard M Stallman (rms)Founded the GNU (GNU’s Not Unix) project in 1983 in response to being denied access to source code for an early laser printer driverFounded the Free Software Foundation in 1986Wrote the General Public License (GPL) v1 in 1989, v2 in 1991Author of the GNU compiler (gcc), emacs and several more

5. Definition of Free SoftwareRichard Stallman’s “4 freedoms”: Run the program, for any purpose (freedom 0)Study how the program works, and adapt it to your needs (freedom 1)Redistribute copies so you can help your neighbor (freedom 2)Improve the program, and release your improvements to the public, so that the whole community benefits (freedom 3)

6. General definition of open sourceBruce Perens created the Open Source Definition, a general definition encompassing most Free software licensesHis main agenda is to educate business about open source software, to make a business case rather than a social one

7. Free vs. freeOpen Source and Free Software are very similar (but not identical) and the definition can usually be interchanged.Free software’s capital “F” is used to denote 2 meanings of free:1. Free as in free beer2. Free as in freedom (the ability to use, distribute and modify the software as you wish)

8. Common examples of Free SoftwareLinuxJavaMediaWiki (i.e. WikiPedia)ApacheAsteriskFreeBSDOpenOffice.orgMozilla FirefoxAudacity (audio editor)

9. Common LicensesGeneral Public License (GPL) v2 – most popular license Examples using v2Linux kernelThe GNU software suite (gcc etc.)MySQL databaseJavaAsterisk (PBX software)60+ % of the software on freshmeat and sourceforge

10. Common LicensesGeneral Public License (GPL) v3Newer, not as popular yet OpenOffice.org v3+

11. BSD License – least restrictive licenseExamplesFree BSDOpen BSDPostgreSQL databaseApache license – similar to BSD licenseExamples

12. Apache Web server

13. Most popular Web server on the InternetWhy use Free Software?FreedomIf you are a coder, you can modify the software any way you like to do anything you wantIf you are a user, you can install the software on anything you like, as many times as you like (No CD keys or “activation”)FreeSoftware is freely available at no costWhy not use Free Software?No “throat to choke”Free software no official corporate support, you are responsible for fixing it if it breaks or pay a 3rd party for supportYou must share your code tooWith GPL software, any modifications or enhancements to GPL software that you distribute must also be licensed under the GPL and be made available to everyone. (This only applies if you distribute the code outside your organization)Open Source In The EnterpriseWhere We Are Today

14. Josh EppsDirector of Information TechnologyFickling & Companywww.fickling.com

15. Top Projects

16. Everyone Loves Statistics“85% of enterprises have already adoptedopen source” -Gartner“45% of those enterprises are using open source in mission critical applications” -Forrester

17. Why Now?Economic FactorsAvailabilityDissolving Obstacles Intellectual Property Disputes Maturity Security

18. Projects Catching AttentionMessage Routing and Management(ESB)JSP ServerData Integration

19. Projects Catching AttentionApplication IntegrationMiddlewareAggregator Projects

20. Who’s Using Open SourceUniversitiesGovernmentSmall EnterpriseLarge Enterprise

21. Success Stories Organization: Continental AirlinesOpen Source Project: JitterbitUses: integrating data on network bandwidth, server function, and traffic databases

22. Success StoriesOrganization: State of OregonOpen Source Project: GroundWorkUses: Consolidate and reduce network monitoring systems

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