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BBC Examines Open Source Business Model

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the anything-to-turn-a-buck dept.

twitter writes "The BBC's David Reid attended Euro OSCon in Amsterdam and reports what he learned about the Open Source Model. He sums up the rise of non free software in the 1980s and how people and companies like IBM can make money with free software. From the article: 'The open source movement does not object to making money. The source code may be free, but there is gold in software support, training and publishing.'"

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  1. False gold by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    The source code may be free, but there is gold in software support, training and publishing.


    and there lies the big trap. As we move into the age of simplicity, we will not need any support. The IT tech guy in your office will be able to solve any 'support' problems.

    The gold in software support is false gold.
  2. So, what have we learnt? by PsychoBrat · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Well, I learnt that:

    1. Open source software is free.
    2. An open source business model can be financially viable.
    3. Open source programmers think open source is good.
    4. I'm going to Amsterdam this holiday season.

    Really, is this front page news?

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  3. Re:The reality of open sorce by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    FUCK YOU!

  4. Tr0l7 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    goodbye...5he had

  5. failzorS by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    long timE FreeBSD Whether you