Open source software (OSS), such as Linux and Apache to allow access to any interested party to the source code, which leads to a distributed innovation model, in which users are actively involved in product development. Often free, OSS products are distributed in many state licenses, are more reliable and provide greater flexibility and choice. On the other hand, OSS leads to a common version and can apply only to high end users. System leads to an exciting competitive and cooperative relationships between companies, between the company and the community, and between communities. Managers have to choose? "Hide
by Sandeep Krishnamurthy Source: Business Horizons 10 pages. Publication Date: September 15, 2003. Prod. #: BH095-PDF-ENG
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