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Does open source make good sense? | |
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| Time: 17:40 EST/22:40 GMT | News Source: Builder.com | Posted By: Bill Roach | ||
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A lot has been said in recent years about the relative merits of open source software (OSS) vs. single-vendor, proprietary software. The sheer volume of discourse is owed in part to the disparate groups involved in the discussion. Business leaders trying to build empires are arguing with radicals trying to change the world, who in turn are cajoling project managers just trying to ship on time. I maintain that, politics aside, for most software projects, some level of openness makes good business sense. | ||
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| #1 By 135 (209.180.28.6) at 3/19/2003 10:39:58 AM |
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I think Open Source is great in certain cases, but it's been way oversold.
All one has to do is look at it from the standpoint of build versus buy. We need a solution... can we buy a third party package that fits are needs? If not, then let's look at building our own... With Open Source it sometimes allows you to get a head start on the build your own solution. But the same reality exists, once you go down that path... now you have to have someone on staff supporting the in-house app. |
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