enterprise open source

About this tag
Enterprise open source refers to the adoption of open source software within large organizations, often blending open and closed source elements. Discussions on WindowsForum highlight how even major vendors like Microsoft have embraced open source capabilities in products such as Office and Windows 7, aiming for credibility in the open source community. The trend involves thousands of programs mixing open and closed source components, with closed source developers increasingly connecting to open source standards through plug-ins or APIs. This tag covers the evolving landscape where enterprise IT considers open source for flexibility, cost savings, and interoperability, while navigating licensing and support challenges.

  1. Phony open source to be a 2010 trend

    Link Removed Open source has been the coming thing for years. For 2010 it’s the thing. Even Microsoft is touting open source capabilities in Microsoft Office and Windows 7, notesLink Removedfounder Tim McLaughlin. (This is actually a skateboard ramp design Link Removed due to 404...
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