"...this handbook is the first such comprehensive attempt in the world to explain and clarify the issue. I am therefore proud of such a bold and significant effort in contributing positively to the issue and debate on international level..." Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad Prime Minister of Malaysia Chairman of International Advisory Panel (IAP) MSC

Press Reviews & Comments Of The Great Software Debate

".book is written in a simple and straightforward manner, providing views from a variety of sources and incorporating current reports." The New Straits Times, Malaysia

"The Great Software Debate contains ample information for readers new to the era of open source." The Edge, Malaysia

".a timely and useful companion for those who want more than the blind man's impression of open source software."The Star, Malaysia

".it is essential reading for anyone who wants to know the background of the OSS development as well as what's in store in the not-too-distant future." The Sunday Mail, Malaysia

LINUX vs WINDOWS - Hard Choices for Software Users

Is the IT world heading towards a clash of "civilization" between the two models of open source software (OSS) and proprietary software?

"The great Software Debate - Open, Free or Proprietary?" has been written to explain, in clear and simple language, the most contentious issue confronting the development of IT in the world today. The book provides:

• Background of OSS
• Positions of Major OSS Players
• The Main Issues - Licenses, Total Cost of Ownership, Intellectual property Rights and Government policy
• A quick Comparison between Linux and Windows
• An Overview of the Malaysian Open Source Scenario

The book is available at bookstores in Malaysia, Singpore, Brunei and later on in other countries as well.

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