Exploring the determinants of the OSS market potential: The case of the Apache web server

Authors:
Spyridoula Lakka;Christos Michalakelis;Dimitris Varoutas;Draculis Martakos
Affiliations:
University of Athens, Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, Panepistimioupolis, Ilisia 15784, Athens, Greece;University of Athens, Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, Panepistimioupolis, Ilisia 15784, Athens, Greece;University of Athens, Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, Panepistimioupolis, Ilisia 15784, Athens, Greece;University of Athens, Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, Panepistimioupolis, Ilisia 15784, Athens, Greece
Venue:
Telecommunications Policy
Year:
2012

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Abstract

A theoretical framework is proposed for the better understanding of the OSS global diffusion. Following a case study approach, the Apache web server's market potential is estimated, forecasted and examined in terms of the socio-economic factors determining its diffusion, across different economic environments in developed versus developing countries. Market saturation is explored under the prism of three theoretical perspectives: the institutional, the endogenous and the exogenous growth theories. Findings suggest that Apache market saturation levels depend on both endogenous and exogenous to a country factors and that institutional quality plays an important role to the market potential. Implications for theory and public policy are discussed.