Asian open source software is the new wave of software development in the world.
There are entire Asian organizations dedicated to open source development, including the Indonesian Open Source Association, the International Open Source Network, the Global Conference on Open Source, the Industry and Asia Open Source Software Center Alliance, and many others. Accordingly, open source development is alive and rigorous in Asia.
In China
In China, open source software is facilitated into the user base in a highly orchestrated fashion, most notably, Red Flag Linux. Drawing 30 percent of the market share, Red Flag Linux is an operating system that looks slightly akin to Windows XP.
Japan
Japan is making moves to establish Linux-based platforms and encourage open source software development as well due to a resolve to decrease a reliance on Microsoft-based software.
The Philippines
In the Philippines, open source software has been applied to improve the electronic health record system. Filipino open source developer Morph Labs plans to create a series of open source platforms that would substantially lower the overhead costs of businesses in the Philippines. What is specifically notable is the fact that it avails access for small- to medium-sized companies to the same platforms that would be used by larger enterprises, leveling the playing field and stimulating innovation.
Korea
South Korea has applied open source solutions to a unified technology platform for the school system to collect and share student data. The Korean government has led the initiative to seek the constant improvement of its education system with the use of information and communications technology for years.
Alternately, the open source community has been accused of excluding Asian developers due to cultural differences and a negative Western attitude. Often, open source development is considered confrontational, resulting in the need to mitigate communication between Eastern and Western developers. As advances are made and a further comprehension of cultural differences grows, the gap between Asia and the West continues to close.
