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October 8, 2009
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Open Source
Public Worksta
tions (in)
Libraries
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Reading Room, New York Public
Library
Reading Room,Bibliotecha Alexandrina
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Open source?
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open source
adjective
Computing
denoting software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed with or without modification.
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there was Collaboration. Which yielded many things,
including the Internet,
Collaboration
Internet
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But in the beginning, there
was no open source. Not by that name, at least.
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Eric Raymond
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in the
Why
?
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“computer software is an increasingly critical factor in the world economy and in the strategic calculations of businesses”
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• Open Source Operating System• Many varieties, customizable
• Ubuntu Linux most popular for desktop OS
• www.ubuntu.com
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• Similar to Linux• Licensed differently
• Usually used for server applications• Not commonly used on desktops
• www.openbsd.org
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• Application processing done by
server• Terminals used for user display and input• Reduces power
consumption• Not suitable for video
• www.ltsp.org
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• Open source alternative to Microsoft Office
• Includes word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Help and support available• www.openoffice.org
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• Open-source internet browser
• www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox
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• Open source multimedia player• Can be used on Windows, Mac OS/X,
and Linux• Download:
www.mplayerhq.hu/design7/dload.html
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• Allows users to run Windows applications under Linux
• Not all applications are compatible
• www.winehq.org
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Case Studies in Depth: Crawford County Federated Library System
and Howard County Library
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• Employee Training• Effective meetings • Detailed project plans • In-house technical support• Technical support personnel should be familiar with
open source applications• Employees have a clear sense the benefits of open
source software• Provide leading edge services to patrons• Encourage risk taking• Provide tech support• Use project management software
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Benefits:• More reliable than Windows• Less viruses• Saved $35,000 by not upgrading to Windows XP• Positive user feedback
Complaints:• Not enough word processing workstations• Timed sessions• Not enough resources to keep it up-to-date
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• Howard County signed with Open Sense Solutions in 2005.
• Loaded OpenOffice.org, Firefox, MPlayer, RealPlayer, Adobe Reader, and a large game selection on all public-access computers.
• Implemented longer session times.
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Benefits:• Connects all seven branches• Efficiently utilizes funding• Owning something that adds to library infrastructure rather than
leasing from a vendor
Complaints:• Some websites don’t work with Firefox• Difficulties printing with Linux
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• Added the Opera and Mozilla browsers to its primary browser, Firefox. Also, CCFLS continues to maintain one public access computer that has Windows.
• Began using Foomatic, an open source project that simplifies printing for Linux.
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Goals (2005)
1. Reduce the maintenance load for the public-access workstations.
2. Reduce the cost of public Internet access while increasing its availability.
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• Applications:
o Firefox
o OpenOffice.org
o Adode Reader
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Benefits:
• Reduced maintenance load for individual public-access workstations.
• Lowered cost of providing public Internet access to more users.
• No software security issues
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Goals (late 2003):
1. Create low-maintenance kiosks in the Student Union.
2. Avoid Windows security issues.
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• Applications:
Firefox
R- kiosk
Surveys
Programmable signage
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• Expanded from 5 LTSP terminals to 22 terminals
• Terminals are located in the Student Union, Campus Health, Campus Recreation, and the School of Pharmacy
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Benefits:
• LTSP is easy to manage.
• Low cost terminal software fits within UNC budget.
• LTSP increases security.
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• Open source software can provide libraries with cost-effective alternatives to proprietary software.
• Questions & Comments