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FREE AND OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
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| By: |
Atsushi Sunami (Editor) |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£35.50 |
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| ISBN 10: |
9280812173 |
| ISBN 13: |
9789280812176 |
| Publisher: |
UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY |
| Pub. date: |
31 October, 2012 |
| Pages: |
404 |
| Description: |
Free and open source software (FOSS) technologies transcend geographical and cultural boundaries to usher in a new paradigm where volunteers collaboratively develop software for the commons. The political economy of FOSS technologies has far-reaching implications because of the centrality of information and communications technologies for development (ICT4D). The global trend in the diffusion and adoption of FOSS technologies is a testimony to the socio-economic and technological impact the software has for both developed and developing economies. |
| Synopsis: |
Free and open source software (FOSS) technologies transcend geographical and cultural boundaries to usher in a new paradigm where volunteers collaboratively develop software for the commons. The political economy of FOSS technologies has far-reaching implications because of the centrality of information and communications technologies for development (ICT4D). The global trend in the diffusion and adoption of FOSS technologies is a testimony to the socio-economic and technological impact the software has for both developed and developing economies. While FOSS development, education and business potentials may appear as a phenomenon for the developed world, a sizable number of developing countries have undertaken bold measures to bring about innovation, sustainable ICT development and technology independence. |
| Publication: |
Japan |
| Imprint: |
United Nations University |
| Returns: |
Returnable |