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Open Source Software in Libraries and Research Institutions of India: A Study

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5. Which one of the following best indicates the nature of your
library/institution? *This question is required.
6. How did you know about Open Source Software? (Tick all that apply)
7. What is your understanding about Open Source Software?(Tick all
that apply)
Space Cell It is available free of charge to anyoneIt provides access to source codeIt allows users to modify the source codeIt allows users to redistribute the modify software to othersOpen source and Free software are same
Yes
No
Not Always
Not sure
8. Have you tried to install open source software in your library?
10. Have you attend any training program/workshop on open source software
11. Can open source software be good substitutes for commercial
software for developing digital library?
12. How would you rate the importance of training programs/workshop
organized by various organizations on open source software?
Very ImportantImportantNeutralSomewhat ImportantNot ImportantNot Applicable
13. Can open source software be good substitutes for commercial
software for developing digital library?
15. In your opinion what are barriers to open source software adoption
in Indian libraries?
16. In your opinion what are drawbacks of open source software?
17. How would you rate your satisfaction with existing technical
supports for OSS in India?
Very SatisfiedSatisfiedSomewhat SatisfiedDissatisfiedVery Dissatisfied