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BusinessWeek: Open Source: The Next Generation

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Web Webster
Web Webster
Oct 3, 2005

Torvalds’ Baby Comes of Age

“The Linux pioneer sees wide acceptance for open-source software
and tools. But converting the masses is still challenging…”


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Open Source: Now It’s an Ecosystem

“This software movement is branching into not just mainstream
business applications but also the associated services. And VCs are
eager to help…”


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Rimer’s Rules for Open Source

“Venture capitalist Danny Rimer has made investments in
companies across the field. He talks about what he looks for in a
startup…”


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The New Wave of Startups

“Slide show: A flurry of open-source businesses is coming on
line. Here are profiles of some of the field’s brightest
sparks…”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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