EDUCAUSE Review Articles and Applications Development

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Open Source 2010: Reflections on 2007

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Title:Open Source 2010: Reflections on 2007 (ID: ERM0712)
Author(s):Bradley Wheeler (Indiana University)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (2007)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

Has the vision proffered for "Open Source 2007" been realized? Will 2010 mark continued progress in the collaborative development of applications software—perhaps one of the most potent tools for addressing the challenging trends confronting IT in higher education?

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Web 2.0: A New Wave of Innovation for Teaching and Learning?

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Title:Web 2.0: A New Wave of Innovation for Teaching and Learning? (ID: ERM0621)
Author(s):Bryan Alexander (National Institute for Technology and Liberal Education (NITLE))
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (2006)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

Web 1.0 has demonstrated immense powers for connecting learners, teachers, and materials. How much more broadly will this connective matrix grow under the impact of the openness, ease of entry, and social nature of Web 2.0?

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How Is Open Source Special?

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Title:How Is Open Source Special? (ID: ERM05210)
Author(s):Mitchell Kapor
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (2005)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

The author discusses the positive and negative aspects of open source.

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Open Source 2007: How Did This Happen?

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Title:Open Source 2007: How Did This Happen? (ID: ERM0440)
Author(s):Bradley Wheeler (Indiana University System)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (2004)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

Institutions are in search of a new model to fund application software. Community source projects—based on open source philosophy and licensing—offer promise for developing sustainable economics and for advancing the frontiers of innovation.

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The Muscles, Aches, and Pains of Open Source

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Title:The Muscles, Aches, and Pains of Open Source (ID: ERM03611)
Author(s):Ann E. Stunden (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (2003)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

The author discusses the options of using software applications developed by established companies versus the collaborative open source route.

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Recovering from Software Development

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Title:Recovering from Software Development (ID: ERM0016)
Author(s):Michael R. Vitale (The University of Melbourne)
Origin:EDUCAUSE Review Articles (2000)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:During the past decade, many academic institutions have turned to ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) to help them develop customized and administrative software packages. This article explores the negative side to such an endeavor and explains why colleges and universities are better off purchasing prewritten software that fits their IT architecture.
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