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Open Source Software

Open source software allows anyone to study, modify, and share source code. It is an alternative to proprietary software where the code is hidden. Examples of open source projects include Apache, Mozilla Firefox, and Linux. System analysis and design involves analyzing, designing, and implementing improvements to organizational processes by examining how users interact with technology and how data and information flow through businesses. The system analyst can take on roles as a consultant, supporting expert, or agent of change.

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Open Source Software

Open source software allows anyone to study, modify, and share source code. It is an alternative to proprietary software where the code is hidden. Examples of open source projects include Apache, Mozilla Firefox, and Linux. System analysis and design involves analyzing, designing, and implementing improvements to organizational processes by examining how users interact with technology and how data and information flow through businesses. The system analyst can take on roles as a consultant, supporting expert, or agent of change.

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alternative to traditional software development in which proprietary code is hidden from the users. The code can be studied, shared and modified by many users and programs

Examples of OPEN SOURCE PROJECTS APACHE MOZILLA FIREFOX LINUX

CATEGORIES - Adhoc - standardized

- organized - commercial

DIMENSIONS - general structure - environment - goals - methods - user community - licensing

System Analysis and Design Performed by system analyst It help analysts to seek and solve the right problems Is used to analyze, design and implement improvements in the support of users and the functioning of businesses.

Assesses how users interact with technology and how businesses function by examining the inputting an processing of data and the outputting of information with the intent of improving organizational processes. 3 PRIMARY ROLES Consultant Supporting Expert Agent of Change

May be hired specifically to address information systems issues within a business Hiring has its advantages and disadvantages

System Analyst as Supporting Expert

Draws on professional expertise concerning computer hardware and software and their uses in the business.

Most comprehensive and responsible role that the system analyst takes on Agent of Change- defined as a person who serves as a catalyst for change, develops a plan for change, and works with others in facilitating that change

Problem-solver Communicator Self-disciplined Self-motivated

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