Open Source Software Reviews

Linux is an open source operating system originally developed by Linus Torvalds in 1991. Since it is an open source operating system, the source code is freely available to everybody throughout the world over the Internet. This software has been developed under GNU General Public License and is considered as a revolutionary operating system in the world of computers.

The Kernel is the heart of Linux system, based on which Linux is developed. Linux is not only popular as freely available software, its functionality, adaptability and robustness is incredible. Technology giants like IBM, Hewlett-Packard etc. have embraced Linux as a versatile operating system for server platform. However, Linux is also becoming popular as home and office desktop operating system.

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MySQL is the open source database management system developed, distributed and managed by the company MySQLAB. This DBMS was introduced with the aim of reducing high expenditure of deploying and managing databases.

MySQL is an open source software, which means anybody can use the software by downloading it from the Internet without paying anything. Users may view the source code of the software and may change it according to their requirements. However, the users have to buy the commercially licensed version of the software from the company.

Unlike the traditional DBMS, MySQL is simple and cost-effective software. MySQL server has the practical set of features developed in close cooperation with the users. Today, it offers a rich and useful set of functions. Its connectivity, speed and security make MySQL the highly suited DBMS on the Internet.