Linux and open-source development in the application of commercial economy

Author: Frank
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Linux, as a portable, cross-platform open-source operating system, has become a mainstream operating system that can rival Microsoft's Windows, but its application in the commercial economy is little known. This book is divided into three parts. The first part introduces the commercial value of Linux and open-source software, covering the architecture of Linux, support from hardware and software vendors, cost control, available training resources, as well as the maturity and scalability of Linux, guiding readers into the world of Linux and open source. The second part, after readers have gained some understanding of Linux and open-source systems, introduces how to integrate Linux with other open-source systems to meet different application needs in various fields. The third part introduces through real industry cases how the use of open-source systems promotes corporate time efficiency, human resource management, and business models. The content of this book is comprehensive and detailed, persuasive, and primarily targets business managers. The main readers are technical decision-makers in enterprises, such as project managers, technical leaders, or even senior managers. At the same time, it also has some reference value for IT developers. Thousands of enterprises are working to reduce costs, enhance adaptability, and develop new resources with strong business value by using Linux and open-source technologies. This book helps you accurately evaluate the benefits, costs, and risks of open source in enterprises and use Linux and open source to win in the competition. From a manager's perspective, it elaborates on each step and key topic of the Linux and open-source commercial lifecycle, from licenses to collaboration with the open-source developer community, covering the following main contents:
· Business Applications of Linux and Open Source
· The Core of the Linux Operating System
· Open Source: The Legal Path to Freedom
· Communities and Organizations
· Applying Linux
· The Cost of Linux and Open Source
· Action: Using Linux and Open Source
· The Bazaar of Large Enterprises
· Time Impact Value
· Business Models: Profit Acquisition
· Integrating Open Source with Your Business
· Human Resources: Acquiring Talent
Linux, as a portable, cross-platform open-source operating system, has become a mainstream operating system that can rival Microsoft's Windows, but its application in the commercial economy is little known. This book is divided into three parts. The first part introduces the commercial value of Linux and open-source software, covering the architecture of Linux, support from hardware and software vendors, cost control, available training resources, as well as the maturity and scalability of Linux, guiding readers into the world of Linux and open source. The second part, after readers have gained some understanding of Linux and open-source systems, introduces how to integrate Linux with other open-source systems to meet different application needs in various fields. The third part introduces through real industry cases how the use of open-source systems promotes corporate time efficiency, human resource management, and business models. The content of this book is comprehensive and detailed, persuasive, and primarily targets business managers. The main readers are technical decision-makers in enterprises, such as project managers, technical leaders, or even senior managers. At the same time, it also has some reference value for IT developers.