Frequently Asked Questions
- Codex is an open source solution. Why this is a guarantee of stability and independence?
- Can other open-source services companies offer maintenance and support for Codendi?
- Under what license is Codendi provided?
- Is it possible to transfer my projects currently being developed on another platform to Codendi?
Codex is an open source solution. Why this is a guarantee of stability and independence?
Contrary to proprietary software, you are provided with all of the source code of Codendi and its components. Whatever may happen, you are guaranteed to be able to keep the platform and your hosted projects as well as your own software developments developed by your company. Codendi is based on an open plugin architecture, which enables easy integration of other components.
Can other open-source services companies offer maintenance and support for Codendi?
Codendi is an open-source product. If you are no longer satisfied by the maintenance provided by Xerox, you could ask another company to do it. Nevertheless, Xerox created and developed the whole Codendi platform. Our team knows it perfectly and is the best company to provide you with effective support. In addition, only Xerox customers can access Codendi updates and developments.
Under what license is Codendi provided?
Codendi is provided under the GPL v2. The contract that your company signs with Xerox includes an annual charge that includes maintenance, support and access to new versions.
Is it possible to transfer my projects currently being developed on another platform to Codendi?
It is possible to transfer your projects from other tools to Codendi. In this case, our team assesses the best solution in order to have as little impact as possible on your development teams. Please contact our team to assess your need.