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Using Open Source Software

Using Open Source Software. Daniel E. Martin, Ph.D. Department of Management and Finance. What is the Open Source License?. From the Free Software Foundation (www.gnu.org) OS license refers to four freedoms, for software users: The freedom to run the program, for any purpose

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Using Open Source Software

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  1. Using Open Source Software Daniel E. Martin, Ph.D. Department of Management and Finance

  2. What is the Open Source License? From the Free Software Foundation (www.gnu.org) • OS license refers to four freedoms, for software users: • The freedom to run the program, for any purpose • The freedom to study programs, adapting to meet needs. • The freedom to redistribute copies. • The freedom to improve the program, and offer them to the public, so the community benefits. For a complete definition of Open Source Licenses, see: www.opensource.org/docs/definition_plain.php

  3. What Types of Classes can Benefit from Open Source Software? Any/All! Browse 3,181 education projects at: http://sourceforge.net/softwaremap/trove_list.php?form_cat=71 Browse 118,717 projects at: http://sourceforge.net

  4. How can I install/use Open Source Software • Two types of software used • Desktop • Download from the internet, install via normal windows installer • Web-based • Must have some knowledge of scripts or programming (I have neither, keep this in mind when asking questions!)

  5. Management 6550: Research Methods and Communications PhpSurveyor Basic Features • Unlimited number of surveys at the same time • Creation of a printable surveys • Unlimited numbers of questions/ participants • Branching surveys • Sending of invitations, reminders and tokens by email • Import and export functions to text, CSV and MS Excel format • Basic statistical and graphical analysis

  6. Management 6550: Research Methods and Communications Continued OpenStat4 Basic Features • ANOVAs, MANOVA, Analysis of Covariance • Multivariate analyses (including Factor Analysis) • Measurement programs (reliability analyses) • A spreadsheet-type interface • Descriptive statistics • Correlations • Financial programs • Simulation programs

  7. Management 3600 and 6060 GanttProject Basic Features • http://ganttproject.sourceforge.net/index.php Gantt charts are project planning tools that are used to represent the timing of tasks required to complete projects.

  8. Management 3618: Training and Development (and all courses) MoodleBasic Features • Social constructionist pedagogy (collaboration, activities, critical reflection, etc) • Suitable for online classes as well as blended learning • Courses can be categorized and searched - one Moodle site can support thousands of courses • Emphasis on strong security throughout. Forms are all checked, data validated, cookies encrypted etc • Easy HTML editing

  9. Why (for students)? • Cost • Student interest • Student exploration • Taking the software home/to work • Facilitating student viability in the workplace

  10. How can I use Open Source to Facilitate my Research? Wikindx Basic Features • Manages bibliographic data and search • Stores quotes and paraphrases in searchable database. • Free, stable and open source • Runs locally and via internet, for sharing • Exports bibliography in various styles (APA, Chicago, etc.). • Word processor to enables authoring, with citation formatting. • Automatically reformats articles to other citation styles.

  11. Why (for faculty)? • Cost • Research tools • Meeting student needs at no cost to the university • Facilitating student viability in the workplace • The Governor will probably approve of it: • California considers open-source shift

  12. Cautionary tale (Mis) Steps in Installation • Found the software • Downloaded • Tried to install, failed • Asked staff to install • Staff could (once), but were generally too busy • Bought website with Fantastico script installer ($60 a year) • Installed scripts, asked firm to install ones not not offered • Most scripts could be installed • 90% of the programs requested could be installed

  13. Other “Free” Opportunities International Personality Item Poolipip.ori.org/ipip/ The IPIP is a system designed to allow scientists to share psychometric data and instruments which meets: • the need for a structured system to organize findings related to individual differences, • the need for a universal item format that allows for translation across various languages, and • the need for communication that facilitates reporting and retrieval of items and findings for further investigation.

  14. Thank you! Another Idea: HRIS Questions? Contact information: Daniel Martin Management and Finance College of Business and Economics (510) 885-2060 Office (800) 590-8095 Office daniel.martin@csueastbay.edu or dmartin@alineagroup.com

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