Dirk Riehle's Industry and Research Publications

Category: 1. Software Industry

  • The success of log4j

    The success of log4j

    log4j (2) demonstrates the tremendous success of the open source development model (and not the opposite, as some might believe because of the recent vulnerability). A huge number of companies use log4j in their products. What else spells success better? However, what those companies failed to do is to properly manage their risk, here the…

  • The open source distributor business model [Computer Magazine]

    The open source distributor business model [Computer Magazine]

    I’m happy to report that the 18th article in the open source column of IEEE Computer has been published. Title The Open Source Distributor Business Model Keywords Open source distributor, open source distribution, open source business model, open source sustainability Authors Dirk Riehle Publication Computer vol. 54, no. 12 (December 2021), pp. 99-103 Abstract: This…

  • User-led open source consortia, defined

    User-led open source consortia, defined

    User-led open source consortia expanded the reach of open source beyond the IT industry. Given this impact, it is important to get the definition right. This is my third attempt. I think this is it. All open source developed by a broad and diverse community is community open source, as opposed to commercial open source,…

  • Using open source in commercial products (15min. video, slides; Oct 2021)

    Using open source in commercial products (15min. video, slides; Oct 2021)

    Today I gave a talk at Open Source Forum Oldenburg on the challenges of using open source in commercial products. Please find a generic video recording below. The slides are also available.

  • Startup funding for researchers (8min. video, slides; Oct 2021)

    Startup funding for researchers (8min. video, slides; Oct 2021)

    I recently gave a talk at YES, the Young Enterpreneurs in Science. Here is a short video version (8 min.) that illustrates how public funding is possible and aligns with a startup (out of research) timeline. The slides are also available.

  • What’s next after “source-available”?

    What’s next after “source-available”?

    Venture capital plays an important role in open source: It funds startups innovative commercial open source products for the benefit of all as part of the equation. For venture capital to keep flowing, the startup needs to make money eventually, at a level similar to traditional software startups. This is always achieved by withholding something…