In lecture this week we learned about operating systems. There are four main operating systems, Windows (Microsoft) , Unix (AT&T), Mac OS (apple) , and Linux. Operating systems manage hardware and software resources including: the processor, memory allocation, disk space, all input and output devices. It provides a way for software applications to work with the hardware without having to know details. For example, saving a file in a program.
An open source software is a source code published and made available to the public who can copy, modify, and redistribute without paying royalties or fees. It allows other people to build on the program. An example of an open source is an Android because it is a google product and the programs do not have to be approved by google. However, an I Phone is not an open source because in order to add an application it has to be approved by apple.
This relates to my new website, "Events Where You Are" in many ways. First, in order to be created and used one must have an operating system that works well. Next, it will be an open source website so that people can add information about events and pictures from the events that they attended. This information will not need to be approved, however, it will be monitored to make sure that there is nothing on the website that should not be there.
It doesn't necessarily need to be open source to allow users to upload content. To do this, they just need access to the data, but they do not have to change the code. However, I also can see how using open source could be beneficial to your idea in encouraging people to use your application and help in the development of it.
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