The case describes the history of Linux operating system and open source movement in general. Focuses on the critical decision Red Hat, the largest distributor of Linux, its future development. The solution allows students to explore alternative approaches to software development and explore the dramatic success of the open source method. "Hide
by Alan MacCormack, Kerry Herman Source: Harvard Business School 22 pages. Publication Date: November 5, 1999. Prod. #: 600009-PDF-ENG
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