Advances in Computer Science and Engineering
Volume 5, Issue 1, Pages 37 - 48
(August 2010)
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OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE: THE ENGINE BEHIND AN INTERNET START-UP COMPANY
Dan R. Lipsa and Robert S. Laramee
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Abstract:
Open Source Software (OSS) is a ubiquitous term in this day and age. We identify and describe what Open Source Software is, and explain its relationship with Free Software. We then present a case study: two ways of using Open Source Software in a business environment: internal use and use in a proprietary product as a standalone module or library. Both of these are successfully pursued in a real company. Our case study includes the use of Open Source Software in an Internet start-up’s IT infrastructure (internal use), as well as in their product. We demonstrate how Open Source Software can provide real value to businesses that are willing to exploit its advantages. |
| Keywords and phrases: open source software (OSS), free software, OSS IT infrastructure use, OSS product use. |
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