We present arguments in favor of developing an Open Source option for NASA software; in particular we discuss how Open Source is compatible with NASA's mission. We compare and contrast several of the leading Open Source licenses, and propose one - the Mozilla license - for use by NASA. We also address some of the related issues for NASA with respect to Open Source. In particular, we discuss some of the elements in the External Release of NASA Software document (NPG 2210.1A) that will likely have to be changed in order to make Open Source a reality withm the agency.
Developing an Open Source Option for NASA Software
2003
56 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Computer Software , Library & Information Sciences , Open source licensing(Computers) , Computer programming , Operating systems(Computers) , Software engineering , Source programs , Information transfer , Information dissemination , Intellectual property , Law(Jurisprudence) , Software development tools , Commercialization
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