Dirk Riehle's Industry and Research Publications

The Economic Motivation of Open Source Software: Stakeholder Perspectives [Computer Magazine]

Author: Dirk Riehle

Abstract: Open source software has changed the rules of the game, impacting significantly the economic behavior of stakeholders in the software ecosystem. In this new environment, developers strive to be committers, vendors feel pressure to produce open source products, and system integrators anticipate boosting profits.

Reference: IEEE Computer, vol. 40, no. 4 (April 2007). Page 25-32.

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