How to Misunderstand Open Source

Sam Hiser writes "This article intends to clear up some misconceptions about open source software development practices. It can help developers, IT and business managers transition from a closed development environment to an open one characterized by shorter time-to-market and lower costs. The author, Tom Adelstein -- an experienced CPA, code developer, project manager and consultant -- makes clear the notion that Open Source Software bears a mark of professionalism."

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How to Misunderstand Open Source

[wrinkledshirt]

How to misunderstand open source?!?

That's an easy one.

Just listen to what Steve Ballmer, Bill Gates or Darl McBride have to say on the matter.

Back-asswards

[richie2000]

Misunderstand Open Source? Bah. I want to understand Miss Open Source.

(I bet you thought that link would be to something else. ;-)

Re:Open Source is good for the economy

[AntiOrganic]

That's a shame then, because I'm sure at least one of their competitors, who will also be reaping the benefits of free software, will reinvest the money into other areas of their company, which will grow, while the other company which hands the savings to its executives will not, and will lose in the long run.

It's funny how capitalism rewards selflessness like that.

Re:Submitter works for SCO?

[A coward on a mouse]

Sh*t. What a jerk I am. Sam submitted the same story to both sites. Pardon me while I bash my own head with a clipboard.....

Pie Iesu Domine
Donna eis requiem
[whack]

Pie Iesu Domine
Donna eis requiem
[whack]

There, that's better.