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The benefits of open source and the risks of open core : understanding the differences between the two models /

While open source continues to dominate software development, many companies have been offering a mixture of free open source and closed proprietary software--a combination known as open core. These companies hope to cement revenue sources while promoting their status in open source communities. But...

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Cote:Libro Electrónico
Auteurs principaux: Cooper, Danese (Auteur), Oram, Andrew (Auteur)
Format: Électronique eBook
Langue:Inglés
Publié: Sebastopol, CA : O'Reilly Media, Inc., [2022]
Édition:First edition.
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Résumé:While open source continues to dominate software development, many companies have been offering a mixture of free open source and closed proprietary software--a combination known as open core. These companies hope to cement revenue sources while promoting their status in open source communities. But how does open core compare to open source? This report from open source advocates Danese Cooper and Andy Oram provides an overview of these two software models. You'll learn the critical differences between them and what makes each one attractive. While open source has proven its value, open core poses some risks to vendors and customers. Once you read this report, you can judge for yourself.
Description matérielle:1 online resource (50 pages)