The document discusses legal, ethical, and structural considerations for open source software projects like Scribus. It covers topics like open source licensing models, intellectual property protections, ethical codes of conduct for developers, challenges of meeting deadlines, and how open source projects address issues through forums and bug tracking systems. The document also provides a case study on legal issues faced by the Fortinet project and compares Scribus to other desktop publishing and office suite programs like OpenOffice.

1. ECS505.1 GROUP15_2
GROUP PRESENTATION
Legal, Ethical, & Structural Considerations
Facing The Development and Distribution
Scribus as Open Source Software

2. INTRODUCTION TO OPEN SOURCE
Founders, Creators and Users
Free Software for everyone
- Use
- Improve
- Adapt
OSS Licensing
Nimmer, R. (2015). Legal Issues In Open Source And Free Software Distribution. 1st ed.
Opensource.com, (2015). Top 10 legal issues for free software of 2013. [online] Available at: http://opensource.com/law/14/2/top-10-legal-issues-2013 [Accessed 29 Nov. 2015].
Saper, D. (2015). An Introduction to the Legal Issues Surrounding Open Source Software. 1st ed. Chicago: Saper Law Offices.

3. SCRIBUS: AN OPEN SOURCE PROJECT
What Is Scribus Used For?
Comparison To Other DP Projects
Creators and Clients
Past Issues & Looking To the Future
http://smartvectorpics.com/free-vector/colorful-avatars/ , People vector designed by Freepik
Wiki.scribus.net, (2015). Scribus Wiki. [online] Available at: http://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/Scribus [Accessed 29 Nov. 2015].
InDesign?, I. (2015). Is Scribus a viable alternative to Quark or InDesign?. [online] Graphicdesign.stackexchange.com. Available at: http://graphicdesign.stackexchange.com/questions/840/is-scribus-a-viable-alternative-to-quark-or-
indesign [Accessed 29 Nov. 2015].
Opensource.com, (2015). Top 5: Legal issues in open source in 2014. [online] Available at: https://opensource.com/law/14/12/best-law-open-source-2014 [Accessed 29 Nov. 2015].

4. COMPARISON WITH OPEN OFFICE
Pros
Open Office
- Powerful Functionality
Scribus
- Freedom
- Scalability
Cons
Open Office:
- Missing Some Key Office Tools
Scribus:
- Lack of a Spell Checker
- Inefficient With Memory
eBlogger. (2011). OpenOffice.org review: Pros and Cons. Available: http://1000techs.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/review-openofficeorg-pros-and-cons.html. Last accessed 27th Nov 2015
Cochrine, S. (). Advantages & Disadvantages of Open Office. Available: http://www.ehow.co.uk/list_6120829_advantages-disadvantages-open-office.html. Last accessed 27th Nov 2015.
Anwesha. (2015). The Pros and Cons of Scribus: The Free Desktop Publisher. Available: http://www.techulator.com/resources/13991-The-Pros-and-Cons-of-Scribus-The-Free-Publisher.aspx. Last accessed 27th Nov 2015.

5. OPENOFFICE & SCRIBUS CONTINUED
How Big Is The Development Team?
How The Functionality Differs
How They Detect Bugs And Reduce Them
- Blogs
- Bug Tracking System
- Forums
GSoC 2009 Scrapbook. (2011). Available: http://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/GSoC_2009_Scrapbook. Last accessed 27th Nov 2015.
Gemy, C. (2010). Scribus 1.3.5: Beginner's Guide. Available: https://www.packtpub.com/books/content/how-scribus-different-other-software. Last accessed 27th Nov 2015
Byfield, B. (2015). Is OpenOffice dying?. Available: http://www.datamation.com/open-source/is-openoffice-dying.html. Last accessed 27th Nov 2015.

6. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
Introduction to Scribus Licencing
What Is GNU GPL?
- Richard Stallman
- Four Freedoms
- Distribution In- Depth
Understanding Copy Left
Discover
Create
License
Share
Oss-watch.ac.uk, (2012). The GNU General Public License v2 - An Overview. [online] Available at: http://oss-watch.ac.uk/resources/gpl [Accessed 11 Nov. 2015]
Wiki.scribus.net, (2015). Help:About Documentation License - Scribus Wiki. [online] Available at: http://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/Help:About_Documentation_License [Accessed 27 Oct. 2015].
Saper, D. (2015). An Introduction to the Legal Issues Surrounding Open Source Software. 1st ed. Chicago: Saper Law Offices.

7. THE LAW IN PRACTICE
Case Study: Fortinet Vs GPL
How Scribus Is Protected
- Copyright
- Intellectual Property
Open Source For Sale
- OSS and Warranty
Gov.uk, (2015). Intellectual property: Copyright - GOV.UK. [online] Available at: https://www.gov.uk/topic/intellectual-property/copyright [Accessed 28 Nov. 2015].
CNET, (2005). Fortinet settles GPL violation suit. [online] Available at: http://www.cnet.com/uk/news/fortinet-settles-gpl-violation-suit/ [Accessed 22 Nov. 2015]
Wiki.scribus.net, (2015). Help:About Scribus Copyright -. [online] Available at: http://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/Help:About_Scribus_Copyright [Accessed 27 Oct. 2015]
Lwn.net, (2015). An injunction against Fortinet for GPL violations [LWN.net]. [online] Available at: https://lwn.net/Articles/132143/ [Accessed 28 Nov. 2015]
Mediacurrent, (2015). Common Legal Issues with Open Source Software. [online] Available at: http://www.mediacurrent.com/blog/common-legal-issues-open-source-software [Accessed 27 Oct. 2015]

8. ETHICS IN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
What Are Code Of Ethics?
Why Ethics Matter
What Scribus Needs To Follow
- Equality
- Honesty
- Quality Software
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ethics.html [Accessed 27 Nov. 2015]
Acm.org, (2015). Code of Ethics — Association for Computing Machinery. [online] Available at: http://www.acm.org/about/code-of-ethics [Accessed 8 Nov. 2015]

9. ETHICS IN THE PROJECT STRUCTURE
Who Is In Charge?
Importance Of Forums
- Hierarchy
The Role Of Trust
Opposing Views & Conflict
Global
Moderator
Contributor
Forum
Admin
User
Forums.scribus.net, (2015). Scribus Forums - Index. [online] Available at: http://forums.scribus.net/index.php [Accessed 14 Nov. 2015]
Openoffice.org, (2015). Bugs&Issues Explained. [online] Available at: https://www.openoffice.org/qa/issue_handling/project_issues.html#handling [Accessed 27 Nov. 2015]

10. PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOUR
• Online Based Community
• Concern Over Developers Work Ethic
• Professionalism And Competency
http://smartvectorpics.com/free-vector/colorful-avatars/ , People vector designed by Freepik
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Softonic, (2015). Scribus. [online] Available at: http://scribus.en.softonic.com [Accessed 16 Oct. 2015].
Small Business - Chron.com,. 'Professional & Ethical Behavior In The Workplace'. N.p., 2015. Web. 29 Nov. 2015.

11. MEETING SOFTWARE UPDATE DEADLINES
• Regular Contact
• General Communication
• Support
• -Role Of Blogs In Development
• Communication With Members
• Professionalism
Wiki.scribus.net, (2015). Release management - Scribus Wiki. [online] Available at: http://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/Release_management [Accessed 29 Nov. 2015].
Wiki.scribus.net, (2015). 1.5.x Roadmap - Scribus Wiki. [online] Available at: http://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/1.5.x_Roadmap [Accessed 29 Nov. 2015].
Hurley, David. '12 Challenges For Open Source Projects'. Opensource.com. N.p., 2015. Web. 29 Nov. 2015.
Muffatto, Moreno. Open Source. London: Imperial College Press, 2006. Print. Page 69

12. LEGAL BEHAVIOUR
Developers Must Be Responsible And Competent
- Intellectual Property Cannot Be Plagiarised
Ability To Modify and Improve Content
Code Of Conduct
Accuracy and Professionalism
Gotterbarn, D., Miller, K. and Rogerson, S. (2015). Computer Society and ACM Approve Software Engineering Code Of Ethics. Los Alamitos. Available at: https://www.computer.org/cms/Computer.org/Publications/code-of-
ethics.pdf [Accessed 12 Nov. 2015].
Acm.org,. 'Code Of Ethics — Association For Computing Machinery'. N.p., 2015. Web. 29 Nov. 2015.

13. GROUP MEMBERS
Gareth Schatynski
- Group Leader, Called Meetings, Co-ordinated Group &
Resolved Potential Issues and Queries
- Research Into Legal Issues/Copyright/Licencing/IP
- Meeting Minutes
- PowerPoint Design & Implementation
- Code of Conduct Design & Implementation & Editor
- Organised Presentation Structure
Adam Gierc
- Co Leader, Helped with various roles.
- Research Into Scribus team and the structure
- Research Into Legal Issues
- Meeting Minutes
- Co-Organised Presentation Structure
Roumina Begum
- Research Into Professionalism and Application of Legal and
Ethical Considerations in Scribus
- Meeting Minutes
Mohammed Naim Hussian
- Research Into Ethical Issues and Comparison Between
Two Different Projects
- Meeting Minutes
- Risk Assessment Creation
- Set up Online Document Sharing for the Group
Sukhraj Dhaliwal
- Research Into Ethical Issues and forum structure
- Meeting Minutes
- Risk Assessment Implementation
ANY QUESTIONS?