On popularization of scientific developments and use of free and open source software

Abstract

The problem of popularization of scientific developments (simulation systems, programs and databases) to consumers has been investigated. The importance of using open source software in high-tech programming has been noted. The activity of the Fund of Algorithms and Programs of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (FAP SB RAS) has been considered. The problems of work of FAP have been described: popularization of free and open source software, distribution of repositories of high-tech software packages, promotion of scientific developments to potential consumers.