Gordon Haff
How Open Source Ate Software: Understand the Open Source Movement and So Much More
How Open Source Ate Software: Understand the Open Source Movement and So Much More
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This book provides a historical context of how open source has transformed how we write software, cooperate, communicate, organize, and think about business values. It also includes an entire chapter on legal considerations and expands on open hardware trends. It is for anyone who is contemplating building a community and a business around open source software.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 237 pages
\n Publication date: 10 February 2021
\n Publisher: APress
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This comprehensive book delves into the fascinating journey of how free software transitioned to open source, offering valuable insights into the transformative impact it has had on software development, collaboration, communication, organization, and business values. With an emphasis on legal considerations, including trademarks and the latest developments in open source licensing, this second edition expands its coverage to include open hardware trends such as RISC-V, open governance, and the distinction between community projects and commercial products.
Through a series of project and community examples, including Linux, BSD, Apache, and Kubernetes, readers gain a deep understanding of the open source development model and its influence on approaches beyond proprietary software, including open betas. The book also explores the Second Machine Age and the challenges associated with open source-based business models.
What sets this book apart is its ability to showcase the interconnectedness of open source with various trends in business and society. It emphasizes how open source enables projects that transcend individual companies, making it a story about almost everything. By exploring the opportunities and challenges that open source presents, readers will gain valuable insights into how companies can create successful business models to sell free software.
Whether you are a software developer, entrepreneur, or simply interested in understanding the evolving landscape of software development, How Open Source Ate Software is an essential resource that will empower you to navigate the world of open source and its profound implications for the future.
\n Weight: 500g\n
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781484267998\n
Edition number: 2nd ed.\n
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