Open Sources: Voices from the Open Source Revolution (O'Reilly Open Source)
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Open Sources: Voices from the Open Source Revolution
0 is a fascinating look at the raging debate that is its namesake. Filled with writings from the central players--from Linux creator Linus Torvalds to Perl creator Larry Wall--the book convinces the reader of the overwhelming merits of freeing up the many iterations of software's source code.
The open-source movement has become a cause c'8el'8fbre in light of the widespread adoption of Linux, Perl, and Apache as well as its corporate support from Netscape, IBM, and Oracle--and strongly felt opposition from Microsoft.
f0i Open Sources
0 doesn't address
f0i why
0 these Microsoft foes are throwing their weight behind the movement. Instead, it focuses on the history and philosophy of open-source software (previously referred to as
f0i freeware
0 ) as an argument for shaping the future of programming.
f0i Open Sources
0 is much larger than just a fight with any one company. Instead, it is a revolutionary call to release software development from the vested interests that label new directions in software development as threatening.
This is not to say that opening the source code is an entirely egalitarian and communistic endeavor. These are programmers and startup owners; they want to be able to continue to program for a living. To that end,
f0i Open Sources
0 contains strong business profiles from entrepreneurs such as Apache's--and now, O'Reilly & Associates'--Brian Behlendorf, who discusses how to give away software in order to lure customers in for specialized versions. In many ways, this is a hands-on guide, displaying an insider's view of the development process and providing specifics on testing details and altering licensing agreements. However, interspersed with tech talk is a reader-friendly guide for those interested in the future of software development.
f0i --Jennifer Buckendorff
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Open Sources: Voices from the Open Source Revolution (O'Reilly Open Source) |
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16-05-2005 |
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Chris Dibona
Mark Stone
Sam Ockman
Open Source (Organization)
Brian Behlendorf
Scott Bradner
Jim Hamerly
Kirk McKusick
Tim O'Reilly
Tom Paquin
Bruce Perens
Eric Raymond
Richard Stallman
Michael Tiemann
Linus Torvalds
Paul Vixie
Larry Wall
Bob Young |
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