Open source software finds its connections with free software and is part of free and open source software over the extended term.

Not just for developers who are considering starting their own free software project, this book will also help those who want to participate in the process at any level.

These and many other questions are answered in this book.The first chapter gives a brief history of the open source community and the second chapter takes a close look at the relationship between intellectual property rights and software, ...

"I have studied Rosen's book in detail and am impressed with its scope and content. I strongly recommend it to anybody interested in the current controversies surrounding open source licensing.

I believe this book will be looked back on as an important transition point for recognizing how open source software can be used to promote business innovation and control costs.

The essays in this volume offer insight into how the Open Source movement works, why it succeeds, and where it is going.For programmers who have labored on open-source projects, Open Sources is the new gospel: a powerful vision from the ...

This book doesn't assume that you're a programmer, or even that you have prior experience with free and open source software. Learn what open source is, where it came from, and why it's important.

This book is a user manual for understanding and deployment of open source software licensing in business.

With their accessible approach, these books will help you get quickly up-to-speed on a topic so that you can effectively compete, grow, and better serve your customers.