Free Software and Free Culture: Open Source's Influence on Society
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What is the relationship between free and open source software on the one hand, and "free culture," "open source culture" or "open society" on the other?
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In an age when Microsoft (MSFT) is floating the idea of open-sourcing even Windows, it's clear that open source has pretty much conquered the world of software—or the parts of it that matter, at least. But, in a lot of ways, the weight of open source is now extending into many other realms, defining how people interact and collaborate well beyond the context of computers. That's a fascinating issue, and it gives the key to understanding what could be the ultimate legacy of the free and open source software movements. Full Story |
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