Please write a short (3- to 5-page) paper discussing the question: Why is open-source software dominating database management tools in developing countries such as Africa and Central America? What benefits do open-source database tools bring to these diverse business owners? Do you also see this shift to open-source in the other parts of the world as well? Can a large company run its infrastructure with an open-source database?

Your paper should be between three and five pages. Take a definite stand on the issues to develop your supporting argument carefully. Using material from the background information and any other sources you can find to support specific points in your argument is highly recommended; avoid making assertions for which you can find no support other than your own opinion. Your paper is to be structured as a point/counterpoint argument, in the following manner: Begin the paper by stating your position on the questions clearly and concisely.

- present the reasons why you take this position.

-Be sure to make the most effective case you can.

-Then present the best evidence you can against your position; that is, establish what counterarguments can be made to your original position.

-Finally, review your original position in light of the counterarguments, showing how they are inadequate to rebut your original statement.

By the end of your paper, you should be able to unequivocally reaffirm your original position.