Paul Krill
Editor at Large

OpenLogic takes open source inventory

analysis
May 2, 20071 min

OpenLogic announced this week OpenLogic Discovery, a free tool to help enterprises take inventory of open source software installed on their computers. Software is found on Windows, Linux and Solaris platforms to help customers manage their use of open source and remain compliant with internal policies. Computers can be scanned for open source packages, including software not explicitly installed but bundled wit

OpenLogic announced this week OpenLogic Discovery, a free tool to help enterprises take inventory of open source software installed on their computers.

Software is found on Windows, Linux and Solaris platforms to help customers manage their use of open source and remain compliant with internal policies. Computers can be scanned for open source packages, including software not explicitly installed but bundled with other software. A detailed inventory is then provided of open source software.

Discovery enables users to become more aware of open source usage in their environments and better manage risks, OpenLogic said. There can be risks, costs and liabilities if an enterprise does not know what open source software is being deployed.

OpenLogic Discovery is slated for free download in June.

Paul Krill

Paul Krill is editor at large at InfoWorld. Paul has been covering computer technology as a news and feature reporter for more than 35 years, including 30 years at InfoWorld. He has specialized in coverage of software development tools and technologies since the 1990s, and he continues to lead InfoWorld’s news coverage of software development platforms including Java and .NET and programming languages including JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, Python, Ruby, Rust, and Go. Long trusted as a reporter who prioritizes accuracy, integrity, and the best interests of readers, Paul is sought out by technology companies and industry organizations who want to reach InfoWorld’s audience of software developers and other information technology professionals. Paul has won a “Best Technology News Coverage” award from IDG.

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