Open Source Software for the Development of the Spanish Public Administration — An Overwie
This chapter contains a summary of the main conclusions that have been drawn from open source software in the Spanish public administration, and also provides an explanation of the topics covered and the scope of this publication.
1.1. Contents and scope of the report
This report has been drawn up by CENATIC, Rey Juan Carlos University (Group GsyC/LibreSoft) and Telefónica I+D, with the purpose of analysing the state of open source software implementation in the Spanish public administration.
Over recent years, many studies have been carried out to provide a thorough explanation of what open source software consists of, to explore available products, and to ascertain, using quantitative data, its degree of use or expansion in differing environments, both in the public and private sector. This report exclusively presents the aspects that are of interest to the public administration. To this end, a series of success stories have been brought together which document the most noteworthy examples in the development and implementation of open source software in each autonomous region with information that has been obtained directly from the people responsible for each project or initiative. Similarly, some case studies have been included that have been considered particularly relevant within the Spanish Government.
At the same time, a comprehensive legislative context is provided to complement the report contents, paying special attention to the interoperability between the different public administration information systems. Furthermore, a list of training initiatives is provided in relation to open source software in the public administration.
Open Source Software for the Development of the Spanish Public Administration. An Overview. 2008.
Finally, the current attitude of the public administration with regard to adopting open source software has been studied through a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats Analysis (SWOT). In light of this analysis, a set of recommendations and proposals for action has been drawn up in relation to open source software in the Spanish public administration.At the same time, a comprehensive legislative context is provided to complement the report contents, paying special attention to the interoperability between the different public administration information systems. Furthermore, a list of training initiatives is provided in relation to open source software in the public administration.
Open Source Software for the Development of the Spanish Public Administration. An Overview. 2008.
Finally, the current attitude of the public administration with regard to adopting open source software has been studied through a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats Analysis (SWOT). In light of this analysis, a set of recommendations and proposals for action has been drawn up in relation to open source software in the Spanish public administration […].