Sourceforge

Online software library of
Free and Open Source Software

Main Features

Site allows users to become administrators of projects (jpg) and only administrators can modify the project software, but everyone can view the software
Site maintains statistics (jpg) on use and access of software
Site maintain forums, archived mailing lists, bug reporting and feature request tools
Site allows anyone to view complete change history (jpg) of the software, who did what when
Developers are discouraged from "stealing" other peoples code, because the site maintains a complete history of who changed what code when
Developers often receive code changes from users who want new features and send the developers the code with these new features!

Anyone can create a project at any time, with very little overhead
Software is NOT trustworthy without first checking sources, etc.
Software is often very useful and can be checked
- view source (for developers)
- view statistics
- read email archives, bug reports, forums, etc.
- Java software can be run in a sandbox!
Software users contribute to project by submitting bug reports, admins check accuracy
Non-administrators often submit bug fixes or new feature patches, admins check correctness