Open Source Use On The Rise, But Management Policies Lag
Mar 13, 2009, 13:33 (0 Talkback[s])
(Other stories by Ed Scannell)
"Vescuso said many times developers do not know the licensing
conditions attached to the open source code they're using, and
without proper management policies in place they can easily run
afoul of its licensing terms.
"According to the survey, 44% said they were using more open
source software than they were a year ago, with 32% saying they
were using about the same, and 12% saying they were using less.
"However, only 22% said their respective companies have clear
management policies and procedures in place for overseeing open
source projects."
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