GSM Open Source Software
The term open source software was coined by a group in 1998 because they thought it would sit better with large corporations than the term free software. The idea behind open source software is that it allows others to build on existing programs and then share the results with other people.
GSM Open Source Software comes in a variety of forms. There are programs which can be used to send SMS messages from desktop computers, for example. GSM Open Source Software is also available for those who wish to develop and distribute ring tones to mobile handsets.
Other GSM Open Source Software projects involve the development of programs which will allow compatible phones to receive and make calls as well as receive and send SMS text messages completely based on free software. Open source software is often transferred to a person’s mobile after it is linked up to a computer.
Many open source supporters believe that closed technologies will become a thing of the past. They also claim that by using open source software costs will be driven down dramatically. For example, setting up BTS transmitters in rural areas can cost a great deal of money. The establishment of open base transceiver systems could drive the cost down significantly, especially for telecom start-ups.
However, GSM Open Source Software can be used for more insidious practices such as hacking into mobile networks and listening in on other people’s telephone conversations.