The Economic Motivation of Open Source Software: Stakeholder Perspectives

Authors:
Dirk Riehle
Affiliations:
SAP Research
Venue:
Computer
Year:
2007

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Abstract

Open source software has changed the rules of the game, significantly impacting the economic behavior of stakeholders in thesoftware ecosystem. In this new environment, developers strive to be committers, vendors feel pressure to produce open source products,and system integrators anticipate boosting profits.