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6 Myths about Open Source
sponsored by Ingres
Posted:  03 Mar 2008
Published:  01 Jan 2007
Format:  PDF
Length:  1  Page(s)
Type:  White Paper
ABSTRACT:

The open-source market has evolved and grown in leaps and bounds. This white paper explains why open-source is a viable option for large enterprises and small businesses alike. Learn the truth about six myths about open source:

  • 1. Open source is a niche IT sector
  • 2. Open source cannot support mission-critical applications
  • 3. Open source companies do not own their intellectual property
  • 4. Open source technology does not offer professional level support
  • 5. Open source is unregulated and anyone can contribute code
  • 6. Open source software is not secure
 
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AUTHOR: 

Emma McGrattan
SVP of Engineering, Ingres Corporation


BROWSE RELATED RESOURCES:
Business Intelligence | Collaboration | Data Centres | Intellectual Property | Linux | Open Source Software | Open Systems Standards | Software Asset Management | Vulnerabilities
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