open source

OPEN SOURCE POS SYSTEM is a computer software with its source code made available with a license in which the copyright holder provides the rights to study, changes, and distribute the software to anyone and for any purpose. Open source software is developed in a public, collaborative manner.

OPEN SOURCE POS SYSTEM are built and maintained by a network of volunteer programmers. Example of these open source products are the APACHE HTTP server, Commerce, internet browsers, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. One of the most successful open source product is the GNU/LINUX Operating system, and the Android, an operating system for mobile devices. 

Some commonly recognized barriers to the adoption of open source software has been observed by enterprises. For instance, they say that open source system are viral, lack formal training and support. Because of these observation, the establishment feels this is risk related. 

A commonly used business strategy of commercial open source software firm is the dual license strategy, such as Ingres, MySQL, eXO Platform, Alfresco, Sleepycat and others.

OPEN SOURCE POS SYSTEM is widely used for public and non commercial application. For some customers, the ability to use operating system technology is valuable.

OPEN SOURCE POS SYSTEM is widely used for public and non commercial application. For some customers, the ability to use operating system technology is valuable.

Open source POS system can be sold and used in general commercially. While Commercialization or funding of open source software projects is possible, it is considered challenging.

A variety of open source business approaches have gained prominence in the business industry, such as dual licensing, software as a service, freemium, donation based funding, and crowd funding. 

The underlying objectives of these business models is to harness the size and international scope of the open source community for a sustainable commercial venture. The vast majority of commercial open source community experience and sales functions are key to these firms profitability.

The financial returns of costs on open source system can also come from selling services, such as training, technical support, or consultation.

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