Open Source Analysts Group [osagi] Frequently Asked Questions

Questions

1. Questions

1.1. What is the OSAGI?

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OSAGI is a Open Source Software analytical firm that provides analysis and professional services as they relate to Open Source Software.

1.2. Why should we use OSAGI?

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If you need to undertake a full analysis of a Open Source package in your project or enterprise, then OSAGI is for you. The main goals of OSAGI are:

  • to provide a full set of analytical data on Open Source projects.
  • to provide professional services around Open Source software.
  • to enable non-technologist to fully understand the cost, support, ROI of Open Source.

1.3. Is OSAGI similar to News Forge?

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There are no similarities between OSAGI and News Forge. We import the RSS feed of News Forge. The News Forge RSS feed provides our visitors the latest news in the Open Source World. Our services are built around the research, analysis, customization and implementation of Open Source Software.

1.4. What does it cost?

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OSAGI research is paid in a typical publish and subscribe model. It is licensed under the OSAGI License, which allows it to be shared as long as it stays in the same entity. There are multiply price levels depending on the resident domain family of the information and frequency of information.

OSAGI services are paid in the typical professional services model. Our clients pay us to help them implement Open Source projects and conduct further analysis on their enterprise to determine where Open Source could be used to save them financial, human and machine based resources.

2. Research and Analysis

2.1. Can I view samples of the research and analysis?

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Go to Documentation section in the main navigation menu and then select OSAGI Domains. In each domain you will find links to the sample research and analysis that we provide.