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Article: Open Source: Answers To 10 Common Questions (IP).(open source software)
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- Mondaq Business Briefing
- Article date:
- January 26, 2006
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In recent years, there has been a tremendous buzz about open source software. Many constituencies believe that it is the ultimate destiny of the software industry, while others remain unconvinced that open source represents a viable business model. There is no doubt, however, that open source software is changing the software industry and is here to stay - in some form. Here we answer some frequently asked questions about open source software and address some common misconceptions.
1. What is open source software?
The term "open source software" historically referred to software developed by volunteer programmers lacking any common affiliation other than ...