Electrical and Computer Engineering Publications
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-2011
Volume
3
Issue
1
Journal
International Journal of Open Source Software and Processes
First Page
1
URL with Digital Object Identifier
10.4018/jossp.2011010101
Last Page
16
Abstract
Recent years have seen a sharp increase in the use of open source projects by common novice users; Open Source Software (OSS) is thus no longer a reserved arena for software developers and computer gurus. Although user-centered designs are gaining popularity in OSS, usability is still not considered as one of the prime objectives in many design scenarios. In this paper, we analyze industry users’ perception of usability factors, including understandability, learnability, operability and attractiveness, on OSS usability. The research model of this empirical study establishes the relationship between the key usability factors and OSS usability from industrial perspective. In order to conduct the study, a data set of 105 industry users is included. The results of the empirical investigation indicate the significance of the key factors for OSS usability.
Citation of this paper:
37. Raza A., Capretz L.F. and Ahmed F. An Empirical Study of Open Source Software Usability: The Industrial Perspective, International Journal of Open Source Software and Processes (IJOSSP), Volume 3, Issue 1, pp. 1-16, DOI: 10.4018/jossp.2011010101, IGI Global, January-March 2011.
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