Open-Source: Now is the Time!

Wadell, Penny. February 6, 2009. Open-Source: Now is the Time!. Retrieved September 9, 2009 at http://www.scribd.com/doc/12991861/Open-Source-The-time-is-now

ABSTRACT:

It cannot be denied that the life we have right now is more convenient because of computers. But, computers cannot function without a language. This persuasion speech delivered by Dr. Penny Wadell compare and contrast the benefits and disadvantages of proprietary (paid) and open-source (free) software. The speaker generally proposes that users utilize different open-source software available.

MY THOUGHTS / REFLECTION:

> The problem with proprietary software is that it is rarely updated making the program less secure.

> Proprietary software often leads to piracy because of its high maintaining cost.

> There is no sense of “lifetime” commitment in using open-source software.

With the type of economy we currently have, it is important that we still get the best at a price convenient and affordable to us. Majority of the computers in the Company I am working for use Linux operating system due to its free access. Staff training was one of the problems that the Management faced upon Linux’ implementation.
I am privileged to have the Microsoft Operating System license retained, but I also sometimes use computers with Linux Operating System and I would say that its features are very similar to Microsoft, of course, there are modifications, but I would rather refer to these modifications as “innovations.” Innovations which lead to better discovery and utilization of computers.