Latest Publications on Industry and Research
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Open-source software: The ultimate in reuse or a risk not worth taking? (Mead et al., IEEE Computer)
I’m happy to report that the 33rd article in the open source column of IEEE Computer has been published. As always, please consider writing an article proposal! Title Open-source software: The ultimate in reuse or a risk not worth taking? Keywords None Authors Nancy R. Mead, Carol Woody, Scott Hissam Publication Computer vol. 58, no.…
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![Why and how do organizations create user-led open source consortia? [INFSOF Journal]](https://dirkriehle.com/wp-content/uploads/featured/10553-berlin-book-phone-booth-300x150.jpg)
Why and how do organizations create user-led open source consortia? [INFSOF Journal]
Abstract Context User-led open source (OS) consortia (foundations) consist of organizations from industries beyond the software industry collaborating to create open-source software solutions for their internal processes. Initially pioneered by higher education organizations in the 2000s, this concept has gained traction in recent years across various industries. Objective This study has two research objectives (ROs).…
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“Two hard things in computer science” explained
You may have heard the saying “There are only two hard things in computer science: Cache invalidation and naming things.” The web and Martin Fowler attribute this saying to one Phil Karlton; I actually thought it was Leslie Lamport, but maybe I’m confusing it with this saying “A distributed system is one in which the…
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![Governance practices for open source foundations in the healthcare sector [ICSOB 2024]](https://dirkriehle.com/wp-content/uploads/featured/10552-hongkong-days-of-umbrella-2-300x150.jpg)
Governance practices for open source foundations in the healthcare sector [ICSOB 2024]
Abstract Open source (OS) foundations are non-profit organizations that support open-source software development projects. OS foundations can be categorized based on their membership and governance structures. This study focuses on vendor-led and user-led OS foundations operating in the healthcare sector. The study has two objectives. The first objective is to explore the similarities and differences…
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![Why do companies create and how do they succeed with a vendor‑led open source foundation [EMSE Journal]](https://dirkriehle.com/wp-content/uploads/featured/10550-berlin-people-1-300x150.jpg)
Why do companies create and how do they succeed with a vendor‑led open source foundation [EMSE Journal]
Abstract Vendor-led open source foundations are open source foundations led by software vendors rather than individual developers or end-user organizations. Our research investigates why vendors create or join such foundations, and how these foundations succeed. We conducted exploratory single-case study research, with the LF Edge foundation as our case. We collected qualitative data in the…
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![Open source program offices [Computer Magazine]](https://dirkriehle.com/wp-content/uploads/featured/10545-hongkong-roof-top-view-300x150.jpg)
Open source program offices [Computer Magazine]
I’m happy to report that the 32th article in the open source column of IEEE Computer has been published. As always, please consider writing an article proposal! Title Open Source Program Offices Keywords Open source governance, open source license compliance, open source program office, OSPO Authors Dirk Riehle Publication Computer vol. 57, no. 12 (December…