Week 10: Open-Source Software

This lesson plan discussed open-source software as free software which is available online and can be changed or adapted in some way by users, with the source code. The idea is that open source software provides a free alternative to commonly used application software systems which may be expensive. An example would be a teacher downloading an open source photo editing software instead of purchasing the high-priced Photoshop.

I got this image from GoogleImage search, and http://assets1.csc.com/features/images/12340_2.gif.
It is a diagram of the different categories of open source software.



This image is relevant to the topic of open source software as it gives specific examples of each kind.

As a Public Relations student, open source software could easily save a lot of money within the office environment for required application software such as painting, drawing, and presentation tools that could be used for Public relations projects. Media kits, news releases, brochures, and other materials which PR officials manufacture for accounts could be produced at much cheaper costs. This could lead to more jobs at a firm due to money not being spent on expensive application software; as well as easier access and quicker completion of products due to collaborative efforts provided by open source software.