Do you understand the Open Source world? Does your boss? Your coworkers?

Learn the essentials of the Open Source community and discover how these essentials can benefit you.

From the Publisher
In this book, you will learn where the Open Source movement comes from and what motivates its adherents. You will be introduced to the culture that fuels the movement, as well as the personalities and organizations that promote its growth. You will also understand the strengths of the Open Source movement and how it changes the way in which software is written. In addition, people and organizations wishing to participate in the Open Source world will be given a guide regarding what to do - and what not to do - and why. You do not need to be a technical wizard to read this book. It does not matter if you are an IT manager, a programmer, or just someone who is interested in new trends in technology. This book will peel away the mystery and misunderstandings surrounding the Open Source movement.

From the Critics
 
Explains the origins of the Open Source movement and what motivates its adherents, introducing the culture that fuels the movement as well as the personalities and organizations which promote its growth. Examines the strengths of the Open Source movement and how it changes the way software is written, and offers guidelines for participating in the Open Source world as a contributor, vendor, or beneficiary. The author is an expert on Open Source and Linux. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
 


From the Book

Table of Contents
Introduction 1
PART I Origins of Open Source: Has the World Gone Mad? 3
Ch. 1 What's Going On Here?5
Ch. 2How Did All This Start? 17
Ch. 3 Why Should I Care?27
PART II Exploring the Roots of the Insanity 45
Ch. 4 The Key to Many Things: Understanding Geek Culture 47
Ch. 5 Community, Not Communism63
Ch. 6 Primary Community Value: Truth75
Ch. 7Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt 87
PART III Embracing the Insanity: Joining the Fray 99
Ch. 8 Cooperate with the Competition? Are You Nuts? 101
Ch. 9 The Players: Who Does What and Why 113
Ch. 10 The Potholes: What to Avoid 131
Ch. 11 The Primer: What To Do143
Ch. 12 Licenses, Licenses, Licenses! 159
Index171

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