What are the benefits of open source software model to original software writers?

Posted by Soft | Posted in Software | Posted on 29-12-2009

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I am interested in what the benefits of open software model are to original software writers (not users). I more or less understand the concept from users standpoint (they can modify it, just like Linux, etc.) What I would like to know is what would a developer gain by releasing his software into community. He cannot charge for it anymore, even if he still holds IP rights like patents. Charging for support, not licenses? Quick market penetration? What else? Thanks.

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What software and hosting do I need to start an online community site where people can post articles or music?

Posted by Soft | Posted in Software | Posted on 27-12-2009

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What software and hosting do I need to start an online community site where people can post articles or music?

I’d like to start an online site like ezinearticles or other article posting site. What host and/or what software is required?
Also, I’d like to start an online site for musicians to post their songs and blogs.
What hosts do you recommend and what software or program for these? Thanks.
To clarify – I want to open a large site 1 – offering members a free webpage and the ability to submit many articles each, photos, and comments, etc., like ezinearticles.com or those others.

Also, for another site, 2 – I’d like to open a music site, where music artists can upload their own songs, videos and info, blogs,etc. sell music maybe, promote, add photos, and so on.

I’d like for each site to have all the modern features – is this a joomla site, I’m wondering? (Post nuke wouldn’t work for this, I’m told and not a wiki either, but I’d like to use an open source or a cheap,but reliable way to do this.)

Usually a host or server must be pretty large, depending upon the numbers. Upgrades are, of course, inevitable though.

Will I need a server of my own? Will I be able just to pay the host, get a software program, download one, like joomla or what ?
Any info on this? Thanks.
None of the hosting places suggested so far do anything of this kind.

Does Joomla ?
Does anyone know of any program, platform, or hosting place where I can go to start sites likes this?
Thanks again.

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What is the best file recovery software for deleted pictures and videos on my camera?

Posted by Soft | Posted in Software | Posted on 16-12-2009

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I have picture and video files that were deleted a few weeks ago and I’ve been trying to find a very good software that can restore those deleted files. So far, the few softwares that I have downloaded couldn’t restore the videos from my camera because the file size was too large. It would be great if there is a free software though, but I haven’t found a good one yet. Thank You!Submited by:fmbelle

What is the software called that listens to your music and says what is the name of the song?

Posted by Soft | Posted in Software | Posted on 12-12-2009

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I had a software that use to listen to the song and say the name (It was a free software) but my comp crash so i had to format it. So can you please help me find the software again?

what software can i use to be able to create a good wedding invitation?

Posted by Soft | Posted in Software | Posted on 10-12-2009

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I was planning to make my own wedding invitation, but currently i don’t know any software that can do that.Submited by:magina

How to transfer ownership of program code / proprietary software?

Posted by Soft | Posted in Software | Posted on 08-12-2009

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Is there a template for a valid contract to transfer the ownership, development rights, and all other rights of a software from the developer to another person? Does anyone have a pdf, doc, or a link to a good and sound contract for especially this purpose?

Again, I am not talking about a bought copy of a software here. I am talking about how the developer / programmer of software X can transfer all the rights to the software he developed to another person.Submited by:ZeaTasman

What would you like to see in a software application?

Posted by Soft | Posted in Software | Posted on 03-12-2009

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Ghosty1212 asked:


I want to create a software that somebody will use for their needs, as freeware, and I’m thinking of doing something: Make a software every month that people ask for. People just post, and whatever seems to be the best (I guess) I will make into a software app. Whoever I choose as the best answer will get there app, but this is just a test run. I want to see what people would like to see in a software application.

How do you draft an agreement that involves a software development work on Open Source?

Posted by Soft | Posted in Software | Posted on 30-11-2009

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I’m drafting an agreement with a client that wanted us to develop a software on top of a Open Source software. Meaning, we will develop new modules on the existing open source software.

How would the IP Rights clause in the agreement sounds like?Submited by:sun482

What kind of software should i buy fro making music?

Posted by Soft | Posted in Software | Posted on 29-11-2009

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I love producing music, but no i want to get a nice software that allows me to produce professionally music and that is easy to handle, learn and manage, can people specialized in the area tell me what kind of software is the best to get easy, practical and more professional results?
By the way i have an Aple Mac Book Pro.
5 point to the best answer!

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What is a excellent software to turn music files to mp3 music files?

Posted by Soft | Posted in Software | Posted on 28-11-2009

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Software expecifycaly for music transforming files into mp3, mp4 and any other type of music files. ( from one type to another). Thank You.Submited by:Cambuja