Perceptions

Value of Open Source Projects

When asked to characterize the importance of open source tools to their education, teaching, and research, respondents said the following:

Survey takers were also asked how much they agree that 1) open source tools are a valuable form of research output and 2) open source tools are an important way to translate research into entrepreneurship and innovation.

“OS is a valuable research output”

“OS translates research into innovation”

Benefits of Open Source Tools in Academic Settings

We asked survey respondents to choose among a list of potential benefits of using open-source tools in their work. Of the survey-takers who identified benefits, the percentage of respondents who identified each benefit are shown below: