DCA3242 OPEN SOURCE SYSTEMS

Description

SESSION	JULY 2026
PROGRAM	BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (BCA)
SEMESTER	VI
COURSE CODE & NAME	DCA3242 OPEN SOURCE SYSTEMS

 

 

Assignment Set 1

 

1. (a) Explain the key principles of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and discuss their importance in software development.
   (b) Differentiate between commercial software licenses and open-source licenses with respect to user rights and restrictions.

(5+5 = 10 Marks)

Ans 1a.

Principles of FOSS

Free and Open Source Software is software that can be freely used for any purpose, source code can be viewed, source code can be changed and copies can be shared. Users are allowed to share modified versions, under the relevant license. Free, in this sense means freedom, not free as in no cost.

To study and modify a program, they need to access the source code. But visibility of code isn’t all open source freedom. The license should also allow for uses, modifications and redistribution without non-permissible

 

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2. (a) Explain the basic principles of copyright law and their application to open-source software.
   (b) Explain the key provisions of the Apache License and discuss its importance in open-source software development.

(5+4+1 = 10 Marks)

Ans 2a.

Basic Principles of Copyright Law

Original expression in software (source code and object code) is subject to copyright protection. It typically occurs automatically upon the creation of a qualifying work, but, the procedures for the registration and enforcement vary from one jurisdiction to another. The idea, method or algorithm will not be protected by copyright even if it is shown in a program.

It is generally the copyright

 

3. Explain the concept of the Academic Free License (AFL) and describe its major provisions. Discuss how the Academic Free License supports software sharing, modification, and distribution. (10 Marks)

Ans 3.

Concept of the Academic Free License

The Academic Free License (AFL) is an open source license created by Lawrence Rosen. This answer is for version 3.0. Although the AFL is a name associated with Universities and educational projects, it is not restricted to such areas. It allows to be used in research projects, community programs and commercial software solutions.

The license offers wide permissions with specifically stated protections for the original rights-holder. It is generally said to be permissive, allowing derivative works to be distributed under other conditions that

 

Assignment Set 2

 

 

4. (a) Explain the key features and obligations of Mozilla Public License (MPL) 2.0.
   (b) Discuss the different types of Creative Commons licenses and their role in sharing creative works. (5+5 = 10 Marks)

Ans 4a.

Mozilla Public License 2.0

MPL 2.0 is a copyleft open source license which, for the most part, is applied at the level of individual files. Users are permitted to run, study, modify and distribute software covered by this license, including for

 

 

5. (a) Explain the objectives and major features of the Microsoft Shared Source Initiative.
   (b) Describe the role of Concurrent Versioning System (CVS) and Source Control Management (SCM) in managing open-source projects. (5+5 = 10 Marks)

Ans 5a.

Objectives and Features of the Microsoft Shared Source Initiative

Microsoft Shared Source Initiative was created to allow access to source code with various different licenses. Among its goals were transparency and better debugging, as well as research and development and education and cooperation with developers and partners. Access could be used to increase

 

 

 

6. (a) Explain the process of entering into software licensing contracts and discuss the importance of contractual terms.
   (b) Differentiate between compatible and incompatible open-source licenses and discuss their impact on software integration.

(5+5 = 10 Marks)

Ans 6a.

Entering into Software Licensing Contracts

The first step in a software licensing contract is to identify the parties and verify the authority of the licensor to provide licenses. The parties describe the software, its users and activities. They should differentiate between permission to use software and the copyright ownership of the software.

Agreements can be negotiated or a