ABSTRACT

Title	:	COCOMO model for software based on Open Source: Application to the adaptation of TRIADE to the university system
Authors	:	Kolyang, Moulla Donatien Koulla
Keywords	:	Open Source Software; Intermediate COCOMO Model; Software Estimation;
Issue Date	:	June 2013.
Abstract	:	Today, within the software industry, Open Source Software has many qualities that need to be analyzed. This kind of software has gained a lot of attraction nowadays from researchers since it offers technical and economical advantages compared to paid software. This article shows that the development of software based on Open Source has many cost-oriented advantages. The present work adapts an Open Source Software and evaluates the cost of its adaptation. This evaluation was performed according to the model Constructive Cost Model (COCOMO).
Page(s)	:	522-527
ISSN	:	0975–3397
Source	:	Vol. 5, Issue.06