Innovation in CS/IT via Open Source Software
Prepared by Dr. Maurice Eugene Dawson Jr.
Agenda
Introduction
Open Source Software Defined
Linux Based Operating Systems
Network Based Operating Systems
OSALT & Sourceforge
Virtualization
Cloud Computing
Cyber Security & Software Assurance
Linux in K-12 Education
Linux in Business
Open Source Software in Healthcare
Life Beyond Your Doctorate
Introduction
Degrees Received from CTUDCS-EIS in 2009
MBA in 2010
MSM-ISS in 2006
Assistant Professor of MIS at Alabama A&M University
Editor-in-chief of the Journal of Information Systems &
Technology Planning (JISTP)
International Advisory Board of the Indian Journal of Commerce
& Management Studies
Book chapter author for Gaming & Simulation in Higher
Education
Over 20 peer reviewed journal articles and 60 peer reviewed
proceedings published.
Innovation in CS/IT via Open Source Software
As costs around the world continue to rise for education,
institutions must become innovative in the ways they teach and grow
students. To do this effectively professors and administrative
staff should push toward the utilization of Open Software (OSS) and
virtual tools to enhance or supplement currently available tools.
In developing countries OSS applications would allow students the
ability to learn critical technological skills for success at small
fraction of the cost. OSS also provides faculty members the ability
to dissect source code and prepare students for low level software
development. It is critical that all institutions look at
alternatives in providing training and delivering educational
material regardless of limitations going forward as the world
continues to be more global due to the increased use of
technologies everywhere. Doing this could provide a means of
shortening the education gap in many countries. Through reviewing
the available technology, possible implementations of these
technologies, and the application of these items in graduate
coursework could provide a starting point in integrating these
tools into academia. When administrators or faculty debate the
possibilities of OSS, gaming, and simulation tools this applied
research provides a guide for changing the ability to develop
students that will be competitive on a global level.
Open Source Software Defined
Before Linux
In 80s, Microsofts DOS was the dominated OS for PC
Apple MAC was better, but expensive
UNIX was much better, but much, much more expensive. Only for
minicomputer for commercial applications
People was looking for a UNIX based system, which is cheaper and
can run on PC
Both DOS, MAC and UNIX were proprietary, i.e., the source code
of their kernel is protected
No modification is possible without paying high license fees
GNU Project
Established in 1984 by Richard Stallman, who believes that
software should be free from restrictions against copying or
modification in order to make better and efficient computer
programs
GNU is a recursive acronym for GNU's Not Unix
Aim at developing a complete Unix-like operating system which is
free for copying and modificationCompanies make their money by
maintaining and distributing the software, e.g. optimally packaging
the software with different tools (Redhat, Slackware, Mandrake,
SuSE, etc)Stallman built the first free GNU C Compiler in 1991. But
still, an OS was yet to be developed
Beginning of Linux
A famous professor Andrew Tanenbaum developed Minix, a
simplified version of UNIX that runs on PC
Minix is for class teaching only. No intention for commercial
use
In Sept 1991, Linus Torvalds, a second year student of Computer
Science at the University of Helsinki, developed the preliminary
kernel of Linux, known as Linux version 0.0.1
Message from Professor Andrew Tanenbaum
" I still maintain the point that designing a monolithic kernel
in 1991 is a fundamental error. Be thankful you are not my student.
You would not get a high grade for such a design :-)(Andrew
Tanenbaum to Linus Torvalds)
Soon more than a hundred people joined the Linux camp. Then
thousands. Then hundreds of thousands
It was licensed under GNU General Public License, thus ensuring
that the source codes will be free for all to copy, study and to
change.
Linux Today
Linux has been used for many computing platforms
PC, PDA, Supercomputer,
Not only character user interface but graphical user interface
is available
Commercial vendors moved in Linux itself to provide freely
distributed code. They make their money by compiling up various
software and gathering them in a distributable format
Red Hat, Slackware, etc
In order to encourage wide dissemination of his OS, Linus made
the source code open to public. At the end of 1992 there were about
a hundred Linux developers. Next year there were 1000. And the
numbers multiplied every year.
Recent estimates say about 29 million people use Linux
worldwide. The effects of the dot-com bust, IT slowdown and global
economic recession can be clearly seen.
If you run Linux, add your machine at Linux Counter
Source: The Linux Counter
Linux: No of Users
Growing and growing
Linux Based Operating Systems
Over 400 Linux OS available!Popular distros are Ubuntu, Fedora,
Red Hat, SuSE, Puppy Linux, Damn Small Linux
Distrowatch List
Linux Based Operating Systems
Over 400 Linux OS available!Popular distros are Ubuntu, Fedora,
Red Hat, SuSE, Puppy Linux, Damn Small Linux
Distrowatch List
GNU Linux Distrobution Timeline
Fedora
Fedora Spins
Gentoo Linux
Puppy Linux
Damn Small Linux
Ubuntu Desktop
Ubuntu for Devices
Ubuntu & Fedora Live Disk DEMO
Edubuntu Demo
Open SuSE Demo
Network Based Operating Systems
Ubuntu Server
Centos DEMO
Blackbuntu
Backtrack Demo
OSALT & Sourceforge
Open Source an an Alternative (OSALT) has 100's of open source
replacements for popular software such as Adobe Photoshop, IBM
Rational Rose, Microsfot Project, Microsoft Office, and many
more.
Sourceforge has over 300,000 active OSS projects.
OSALT
Sourceforge
Virtualization
Virtualization Demo
Cloud Computing
Cyber Security & Software Assurance
NIST Special Publications
IASE DISA
Movement In Linux
Other countries are supporting the OSS movement as well. In
China, Red Flag Linux commands over thirty percent of the market
(Pan and Bonk, 2007). China is actively looking for an OS to combat
Windows OS thus the momentum for OSS continues to grow. In Russia,
Linux may become a national OS by 2015 as they are as well looking
for lower cost solutions in all levels of education. The Edubuntu
OS, which has roots in South Africa, is being utilized by The
Republic of Macedonia in all k-12 schools. With software packages
such as LibreOffice students and faculty have the ability to
perform similar functions as those found in the Microsoft Office
suite without having to spend any money to obtain the software.
OSS in K-12 Education
Current Research Topics
Abstract
As many areas in America are rapidly losing funding for
technological advances in education, we as educators have to be
innovative. The Republic of Macedonia is utilizing Edubuntu in all
primary and secondary schools for a program titled Computer for
Every Child which started in 2008. Open Source Software (OSS) could
be the answer in providing lower socio economic schools a
competitive edge to continue to compete for a technological
standpoint. OSS is software developed in a collaborative and public
environment. OSS is freely available software that is generally
under the GNU General Public License (GNU GPL). With this license
there is never a charge however any modifications must follow the
associated license with the software. This research is to provide
an alternative solution to resource limited schools and ensure the
competitiveness of American children as our society becomes more
global.
PAST RESEARCH: Introduction
This paper is part of a larger study on methods for creating the
educational environment of the future. Edubuntu, which is one of
the most well known OSS education packages, shall be utilized as
the OSS of choice for implementation in the school system. This
software package shall be deployed in a school with the deemed
minimal technological resources. This study shall take place within
the metros of Huntsville, AL, Montgomery, AL, and Saint Louis, MO.
This study shall last over the duration of approximately half a
year. The expectation is that this study shall change the way we as
educators view OSS and use this technology to lower overall
operating costs while raising the level of competency.
In lower socio economic areas there is a lack of technology
being used in the classroom. Due to constantly cut budgets how can
technology be implemented in the classroom environment?
Problem
Edubuntu is an Operating Systems (OS) that is distributed as
free and Open Source Software (OSS).This OS holds a global usage of
more than 12 million users.
Edubuntu
Ability to monitor the following:Instant messages
Email
Browser history
Time on computer
Child Monitoring
LibreOffice Writeris theword processorin LibreOffice, with
similar functionality and file support toMicrosoft
WordorWordPerfect. It also can act as a
basicWYSIWYGeditor.LibreOffice Calcis the
includedspreadsheetprogram, similar toMicrosoft ExcelorLotus 1-2-3.
It has a number of unique features, including a system which
automatically defines series of graphs, based on information
available to the user.LibreOffice Impressis thepresentation
programin the suite, resemblingMicrosoft Powerpoint. Presentations
can be exported asSWFfiles, allowing them to be viewed on any
computer with Adobe Flash installed.LibreOffice Baseis the
software'sdatabase management program, similar toMicrosoft Access.
LibreOffice Base allows the creation and management of databases,
preparation of forms and reports that provide end users easy access
to data. Like Access, it can be used as a front-end for various
database systems, including Access databases (JET), ODBCdata
sources, and MySQLor PostgreSQL.LibreOffice Drawis avector graphics
editorand diagramming tool similar toMicrosoft Visioand comparable
in features to early versions of CorelDRAW. It provides connectors
between shapes, which are available in a range of line styles and
facilitate building drawings such as flowcharts. It also includes
features similar to desktop publishing software such as
ScribusandMicrosoft Publisher.LibreOffice Mathis an application
designed for creating and editing mathematical formulae. The
application uses a variant ofXMLfor creating formulas, as defined
in the Open Document specification. These formulas can be
incorporated into other documents in the LibreOffice suite, such as
those created by Writer or Calc, by embedding the formulas into the
document.
Libre Office
Engineering
Uml Modeling Tools
Sweet Home 3d
Classroom Management
Schooltool
EdulinuxDebian-EduFedora Education
SpinGuadalinux-EduOpenSuse-EduUberStudent
Other OSS Alternatives & Implementations
Operating Systems
WindowsServer 2008R2 Standard [Cost $1029.00]
Libre Office
Project Tools
Open Workbench
Description:
Open Workbench is an open source Windows-based desktop application
that provides robust project scheduling and management
functionality and is free to distribute throughout the
enterprise.
Engineering
http://brlcad.org
Virtualization
Open Source Software Healthcare
Strategic and Operation Plan under the State Cooperative
Agreement
Open Source Healthcare Software
The healthcare industry is seeking alternatives to expensive
health information systems to lower costs. To do this the following
must occur.Partnership with academia
Encourage more developers for this industry
Sponsor open source development
Develop open standards to ensure interoperability
Open Source Healthcare Software
Public health and biosurveillance
Dental management and patient record
Electronics health or medical record
Medical practice management software
Health system management
Imaging/visualization
Medical information systems
Research
Mobile devices
Out-of-the-box distrobution
Interoperability testing
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