introduction.p3d

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    Document   : Introduction.p3d
    Created on : 27th April 2009
    Author     : Robert Osfield
    Description: Introduction to OpenSceneGraph/Present3D
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<title>Motivation for Open Source</title>
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    <bullet>"Scratch the itch" not some moral crusade</bullet>
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1997 Don Burns, SGI in California, start works on Hang glider simulator just for fun

1998 Robert Osfield, based in Scotland, introduced for aeronatical expertise.

Robert gets addicated to real-time graphics side to the project

1999 decide to open source the graphics side...

OpenSceneGraph is born
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<title>Open Souce licensing</title>
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Users are explicitly given rights

Copy:

    As many copies as you wish, and not cost

Modify:

    Full access to source,
    and right to modify it to you own needs


Distribute:

    Right to distribute original works and
    modifications

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<title>The impact of the licensing model</title>
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Copy:

    Lowers the barrier to entry
    Removes the painful procurment process
    Lower costs, means you can afford more


Modify:

    Fix things when they don't work
    Port to new platforms
    Add new features


Distribute:

    Opens the door to different distribution models
    No longer need to pay royalty payments
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<title>The impact of the licensing model</title>
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Security:

    Breaks vendor lock-in
    You have full source code
    You can maitain it yourself
    You can fully QA source code

Productivity:

    You can control release schedule
    You can modify software as required
    You can facilitate full platform support
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<title>Networking Effects of Open Source</title>
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Community:

    Like-mind individuals provide support
    Sharing of expertise
    Non adversarily - share and share alike
    Diverse community - diverse contributions

24/7 availability:

    Latest developments get rapidly tested
    Bug fix turnaround very rapid
    Positive feedback loop on quality
    Much faster release schedule
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<title>Personal Development Philosophy</title>
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Catch phrase coding:

     Release Early - Release Often

     Priortize bug fixing over feature development

     If it ain't broke don't fix it

     Prepare to throw one away, you will anyhow

     Grand plans come undone

     Milestones should only be a stones through away

     Know where you are going - use an
     internal compass when you run off the map
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