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https://hdl.handle.net/11681/21121| Title: | Open Source Software compliance within the government : Open Source Software compliance policy |
| Authors: | Eckert, Lauren A. |
| Keywords: | Open source software--Law and legislation License agreements Government purchasing--Law and legislation Legislation--Compliance costs Federal government--United States |
| Publisher: | Information Technology Laboratory (U.S.) Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.) |
| Series/Report no.: | Special Report (Information Technology Laboratory) ; no. 16-32 |
| Abstract: | Abstract: Open Source Software (OSS) has become increasingly popular for software development, and subsequently, government usage has increased. This report outlines a process to manage the risks and complexity of OSS usage within the government. The first step in managing OSS licenses is to understand the requirements regarding compliance, distribution, sharing, attribution, compatibility, termination, copyright, and intellectual property. In order to maintain license compliance, a policy must be created and administered. This policy includes a process of OSS discovery, cataloging, evaluation, review, and approval. Specific guidance is also provided to aid with government acquisitions and contracts as well as information assurance and security compliance requirements. With proper understanding, process implementation, and policy maintenance, the government can effectively use OSS without compliance concerns. |
| Gov't Doc #: | ERDC/ITL SR-16-32 |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/11681/21121 |
| Appears in Collections: | Special Report |
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| ERDC-ITL SR-16-32.pdf | 1.32 MB | Adobe PDF |  View/Open |