Posts Tagged ‘source code’

What can be done with open source software?

Programs like gimp and open office are open source but,I really don’t quite know what that means.I know the source code it suppose to be available but where?And if I could do something with it I’ve never seen ANYTHING about how to edit open source programs.Can I add menus take some menu option away?

How do you view the source code of open source software like Sebran?

Sebran is open source educational software aimed at teaching young children basic english and math skills – I need to view and edit the source code. Any help would be appreciated!

Can I give my source code while maintaining copyright of the software?

A client wants us to develop an app and wants the source code so that they can change them later on. But I want to maintain the copyright of the source code so that I can still sell the software to other clients. So can I give me the source code while I maintain the copyright?

How do I create a flash movie from a source code?

I have a source code from a flash website. I want to save this source code as a flash video. How do i do this?

What is the easiest way to port the Android OS to my laptop?

Im looking to run the Android OS on my laptop sadly no one has taken the time to add the drivers I need to run it .I am semi-new to editing source code so simplicity would be nice.

Open source – What's preventing me from secretly inserting evil code?

I have been using Ubuntu for 3 years now. I have started doubting in security.

Because if everyone is able to modify the source code, which then gets compiled in many computers, who can guarantee safety?

Is there some kind of person who goes through tons of source code? At least in software repository?

Is open source software more vulnerable to malicious attacks than proprietary software?

I’ve seen claims that Ubuntu is more secure than Windows. How can this be the case if anyone is allowed to see and edit the source code?

How to prevent employee from stealing source code?

I’ve seen my friends stealing their companies’ source code after they leave. How to prevent that? Any tools in the market to prevent this?