Crossroads
Controversy corner: open source software-an evaluation
Journal of Systems and Software
Open Source Reuse in Commercial Firms
IEEE Software
Crossroads
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From the Publisher:These days, everyone is talking about Linux. But doesLinux and other Open Source software really make goodbusiness sense? What are the opportunities - and risks?This book provides the answers. Written.by Donald K.Rosenberg, a respected Open Source authority, it providesa clear, objective analysis of all the critical business issues,from reliability and licensing concerns to opportunities andchallenges down the road.Understand noncommercial vs. commercial Open Source softwareAnalyze the benefits and costs of an Open Source solution for your organizationCompare the performance of Linux to Windows, point by pointGet a handle on the licensing issues, from the GNU G PL to Mozilla and SunEvaluate emerging technologies: Linux desktops, clusters, and embedded systemsDiscover how to capitalize on Open Source as an applications developerExplore Open Source challenges: patents, copyrights, certification, and standards