“Apache, the popular open-source Web server project, has
incorporated to more formally develop its software and ease
collaborations with established companies.”
“The Apache Software Foundation now will handle legal,
financial, and organizational support for the software…”
“the incorporation ensures that Apache will live on regardless
of who actually is in charge of various efforts, opens the door to
financial contributions, and makes it easier to minimize “legal
exposure while participating in open source projects…”
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