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Topics Covered on Friday, 2010-07-30

  • Source vs Object code
    • Conversions possible
    • Decompilation and reverse engineering
  • What is an executable?
    • Difference between executable and process
    • Difference between object and executable
  • Common subroutines and functions
    • Library - collection of commonly used functions
    • Linking objects together to produce executables
  • Free Software (Richard M Stallman -- RMS)
    • Ideological reasons
    • Sharing software increases total wealth
  • Open Source Software (Eric S Raymond -- ESR)
    • Pragmatic approach
    • Open Source development model leads to better software
  • Proprietary Software
  • Free and Open Source Software (FOSS)
  • FOSS Benefits
    • Anyone can contribute * Features * Compatibility with other systems * Fix bugs
    • Portability
    • Localisation
  • Discussion on tangible vs intangible articles
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