Is Open Source Dead? | Linux Today

Is Open Source Dead?

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
May 7, 2008

“Is the debate about open source finally over? The
practicalities of managing open source in a business context became
clear years ago. In that environment, open source is difficult and
cumbersome, so surely the honeymoon period should have ended long
ago.

“Of course, open source has found its niche and will continue to
be of practical value in the realm of web and network security. But
its application to business is limited. Many of my colleagues are
now reaching similar conclusions…”


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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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