An Open Source Software Evaluation Model

Confino, Joel P.; Laplante, Phillip A.

doi:10.4018/jsita.2010101505

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“…In addition to the four formal evaluation models described above, there are other important related studies by Confino and Laplante (2010), Wheeler (2005), Crowston et al (2004), andDonham (2004).…”

Section: Open Source Software Evaluation Modelsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In addition, only one of these models (Confino & Laplante, 2010) included an evaluation of the actual source code criterion. Since code quality evaluation is an important part of determining the overall fitness of a piece of software, we include a source code quality criterion, leading us to a total of nine evaluation criteria.…”

Section: Model Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In this study, we propose a rigorous selection methodology for assessing candidate OSS using both functional and non-functional factors based on a set of criteria (Confino & Laplante, 2010) where every stakeholder in an organization can be involved. In order to test this evaluation model several important OSS were examined.…”

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A Systematic Approach to Evaluating Open Source Software

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Laplante

2011

International Journal of Strategic Information Technology and Applications

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Selecting appropriate Open Source Software (OSS) for a given problem or a set of requirements can be very challenging. Some of the difficulties are due to the fact that there is not a generally accepted set of criteria to use in evaluation and that there are usually many OSS projects available to solve a particular problem. In this study, the authors propose a set of criteria and a methodology for assessing candidate OSS for fitness of purpose using both functional and non-functional factors. The authors then use these criteria in an improved solution to the decision problem using the well-developed Analytical Hierarchy Process. In order to validate the proposed model, it is applied at a technology management company in the United Arab Emirates, which integrates many OSS solutions into its Information Technology infrastructure. The contribution of this work is to help decision makers to better identify an appropriate OSS solution using a systematic approach without the need for intensive performance testing.

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Section: Open Source Software Evaluation Modelsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Model Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%