Περίληψη: | In this chapter we discuss issues related to the software, as a major guidance component for the Information Society. Particular emphasis is given to the presentation of open source. Specifically the chapter presents the following topics:<br/><br/>• Software Categories (system software, programming languages and application software)<br/>• Software Engineering (software life cycle, software life cycle models)<br/>• The software and its development models (proprietary software and Free Software / Open Source Software)<br/>• Features and licensing models of FS / OSS<br/>• Benefits (quality and reliability, hardware requirements, adaptability, open standards and interoperability, cost, security, transparency) and disadvantages of FS / OSS<br/>• Applications of FS / OSS in PCs and servers<br/>• Current situation use FS / OSS internationally and in Greece<br/>• Good practices of FS / OSS in education and public administration
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