This reference book brings together papers that address the whole range of topics in the area of open source software (OSS). The book is divided into seven sections, and each section contains five to ten chapters. Some of the topics covered include: a historical and contextual overview of free/libre open source software (FLOSS) and OSS; development models and methods for open source software production; laws and licensing practices; public policy, the public sector and government perspectives; business approaches and applications; and educational perspectives. The book does contain copyediting errors and an incomplete index, but despite the flaws, it is a rich source of research topics that can be used in any computer-related curriculum. It is recommended for every technical library.

This book, a user guide for Macromedia Captivate, is a useful complement to the software. The guide has 12 chapters, followed by a glossary, additional resources, and a list of shortcut key strokes. Chapter titles include: "Installing and Configuring Captivate"; "Getting Ready to Make Movies"; "Creating Your First Movie"; "Recording a Movie"; "Working with Slides"; "Editing a Single Slide"; "Defining What the User Hears - Adding Audio"; "Defining What the User Does - Adding Interactivity"; "Creating e-Learning Content"; "Using Captivate Tools"; "Refining the Movie"; and "Generating Captivate Output." While not a guide to the underlying technologies and not written for a technical audience, the book is professional and succinct. It is recommended for anybody who wants to use Macromedia Captivate.