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Open source and the ‘fear factor’ mentality

zdnet.com » 2008 » August » 21st » Open source and the ‘fear factor’ mentality

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Guest editorial by Emma McGrattan In the current economic climate, businesses of every size are looking to reduce their spending wherever possible. Open source software, which has no upfront licensing fees, is one way of achieving significant savings. However, in order to protect their enormous revenue streams, large software corporations have invested millions in spreading fear, uncertainty Continue Reading »


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