开源GIS与动态语言.ppt

Open Source GIS and Dynamic Languages Gao Ang State Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Information System gaoang@ OSGeo China July.2007 Agenda Overview of OpenSource Community What’s FOSS Who use OSS FOSS Licenses Introduction of OpenSource GIS OpenSource GIS Desktop OpenSource Web GIS Future of OS GIS Application of Dynamic Language Brief intro of Python Web development with Django What is Open Source Software (OSS)? First and foremost, it is software Just like you can buy from vendors Just like you can build for yourself Uses a licensing model that promotes collaboration Grants rights to use Grants rights to modify Grants rights to redistribute Not just “free” software Zero licensing cost promotes adoption and collaboration but is not the purpose of OSS Most commonly associated with Linux Other well-known projects are the Apache web server, the Mozilla Firefox browser, and OpenO office suite Where does OSS come from? Enterprises are large contributors (eg. IBM) Employ individual developers Contribute code Participate in consortia Vendors are also deeply involved (eg. ThoughtWorks) Use OSS as a competitive weapon Collaborate with OSS projects to lower costs Offer OSS as an entry level product for other products Participate in consortia to share development costs and build standards 65% of all internet servers are based on open source software. 1/3 of the world’s 25 largest software companies engage in OSS activities. (e.g. IBM have invested $1billion in Linux activities). Why do people use OSS? There is no single reason why you should use or get involved with OSS. Different groups are involved for different reasons. Benefits and risks are unique to your situation. Developers Carry skills from job to job; improving skills and learning best practices through peer review Enterprises Lower software license costs Reduce vendor reliance; gain control by having more choices Help set/influence direction Reduce risk Software vendors Lower overall solut