The Real Open Source Revolution
Source: SandHillAccording to Arthur Schopenhauer, the 19th century philosopher, all truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident. Open source is now coming close to stage Three. It has recently gained momentum because it supports the immediate economic imperative to cut cost and has the potential to demonstrate a positive ROI on projects and increase predictability in measuring output.
Many companies consistently cite cost savings (in terms of license fees and hardware) as one of their top reasons for implementing open-source software. For others, it boils down to a simple equation:
"Open source = open standards = better interoperability = more resources."
Very transperent Article without the anti microsoft flag.Very clear points on the advantages of open source and its value.
Many companies consistently cite cost savings (in terms of license fees and hardware) as one of their top reasons for implementing open-source software. For others, it boils down to a simple equation:
"Open source = open standards = better interoperability = more resources."
Very transperent Article without the anti microsoft flag.Very clear points on the advantages of open source and its value.
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