Openness

opennessHow well does this software, service or content “play well with others?”

  • openness (extensible code, customizable settings)
  • protocols (format/file type, interoperability)
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8 02 2009
Critique: Jing « OSED.org

[...] service, or freely available content. Each item under consideration is assessed for Freedom, Openness, Privacy, and Control and then receives a rating as described below: Possibly related posts: [...]

13 04 2009
Critique: Scratch « OSED.org

[...] Openness: Scratch files are created in formats that are editable and viewable with other tools, but the software itself is not extensible or customizable. [...]

13 04 2009
Critique: Scratch « OSED.org

[...] Openness: Scratch’s underlying source code is freely available and “unofficial” customizations have popped up here and there (most notably a scrolling background extension). The Scratch website is an excellent resources and includes support forums which any member can use. Individual Scratch programs are cc-licensed when they are shared to the Scratch website. [...]

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