Software Projects and Products

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The distinction of the terms "Product" and "Project" in a Free and Open Source Software context is not clear cut. This pages helps to disambiguate between the two and links to related pages and topics.


Software Project

The term "Software Project" is often used to describe the scope of an Open Source project but there usually is no clear cut definition of what this actually comprises. The following components usually make up an Open Source Project, they are listed in no particular order and may or may not apply to every project:

  • Code Repository
  • Bug or Issues Tracking System
  • Documentation
  • Mailing Lists
  • Web Site or Wiki
  • Individuals who develop th software
  • Individuals who use the software
  • please add what you deem relevant

Software Product

The term software product is typically associated with shrink-wrap or COTS (Commercial-Off-the-Shelf) software. A software product usually one or a set of software components that are ready to get installed and used by the end customer.

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