July 30, 2004
CIC Teaching and Learning Mentors
Institute
The Assertions
lOSS is more secure and network-ready
lUsually it is: e.g.,
defensively designed Linux
lUsers don't have open access to code elements needed to spread malware
lProprietary software can be as secure, but fewer developers means fewer reviews
lOSS can be customized
lOSS is better because it's transparent
lOSS is better because it uses open standards
lSo can proprietary software
lOSS is by and for a community
lExperimenting with OSS is expensive
lNot meeting your goals is more expensive