Software Searches

• There is a software or project “home page”.
• There is a statement of the purpose of the software.
• There is a description of the computer, operating system, and software stack needed to run the software.
• The software has an open-source software software license.
• There is a description of how to credit the software if I use it in my research.
• The date that the software was last-updated is available.
• There is a way to report problems or get help using the software.
• There is a method for obtaining information about software updates.
• There is a description of how the software is funded.
• This is a user registration process (either optional or required).