The document compares open source software (OSS) with closed source software, highlighting OSS's freedoms and community-driven development while mentioning security concerns and challenges. It outlines the history of OSS, including key milestones and the role of the Open Source Initiative in formalizing its definition. Key points include the benefits of community collaboration, cost-efficiency, and transparency, along with potential drawbacks like security vulnerabilities and reliance on community support.

1. Examples of OSS
Open Source vs. Closed Source Software
Open Source
Freedom to inspect,
modify, and distribute
code.
Closed Source
Restricts access, often
with licensing fees.
Linux, Apache, Mozilla Firefox:
Icons in tech history.
Generative AI: TensorFlow and PyTorch
driving innovation.
Ensuring OSS Security
Ensuring OSS Security
Synopsys Offerings for OSS Security
Synopsys Offerings for OSS Security
Regular Updates: Stay vigilant for security updates.
Code Audits: Thorough reviews to identify vulnerabilities.
Authentication and Authorization: Implement robust mechanisms for access
control.
Black Duck: Tools and services for proactive management and security.
Reliability: Ensure a robust and secure software foundation.
Open Source Development
THE EVOLUTION OF
1970s: Pioneers like
Richard Stallman lay
the foundation with
the Free Software
Foundation.
Late 1990s: Open
Source Development
gains momentum,
transitioning to a
collaborative model.
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Evolution of Open Source Development
The History of OSS The Open Source
Initiative (OSI)
1998: OSI formalizes
the definition of
open source
software.
Open Source
Definition: Ensures
freedom to view,
modify, and
distribute source
code.
Collaborative
Contribution:
Developers worldwide
collaborate on
platforms like GitHub.
Continuous Evolution:
Communal efforts lead
to constant iterations
and improvements.
How OSS Works Is OSS Bug-
Free?
Transparent
Development: Swift
identification and
resolution by the
community.
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Pros of Open Source
Software
VS
Community Collaboration:
Diverse developers contribute.
Security Concerns: Openness
may expose vulnerabilities.
Cost-Efficiency:
No licensing fees.
Fragmentation: It may lead to
fragmented project versions.
Transparency: Source code
visibility ensures trust.
Support Challenges: Reliance on
community support may challenge.
Cons of Open Source
Software