Abstract
This article is meant as a primer for those interested in gaining a basic understanding of the business of open source software. Thus, we cover four main areas: i) what motivates businesses to get involved in open source; ii) common open source licenses and how they relate to community and corporate interests; iii) issues regarding the monetization of an open source program; and iv) open source business models currently employed. This article is particularly suitable for people who want a general understanding of the business of open source software; people who want to understand the significant issues regarding an open source program's potential to generate income; and entrepreneurs who want to create a company around open source code.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 756 |
| Peer-reviewed scientific journal | Technology Innovation Management Review |
| Volume | January |
| Pages (from-to) | 4-11 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISSN | 1927-0321 |
| Publication status | Published - 29.01.2014 |
| MoE publication type | A1 Journal article - refereed |
Keywords
- 113 Computer and information sciences
- KOTA2014