Black Duck Software and Open Source Shine Some Light on a Down Economy
January 28th, 2009 by Ann Dalrymple
Despite the barrage of grim economic news, open source continues to be a bright spot in the economy. The Obama administration’s interest in open source is just the latest indicator of how hot the space is. What many may not realize is how deeply open source is already embedded in our everyday lives. Open source is pervasive, used not only in enterprises but also in automobiles, mobile phones, aircraft and more. It’s a smart, efficient, cost-effective way to bring products to market faster, at reduced cost and with lower risk.
While open source is free, it’s not a free lunch. Organizations must understand the licensing issues of using open source; there are over 1,400 different licenses in use today. Our client, Black Duck Software, helps companies to properly manage the use of open source.
You can find out more by joining a free webinar today, sponsored by Black Duck and featuring Karen Copenhaver, partner at Choate Hall & Stewart and Counsel for the Linux Foundation and Mark Radcliffe, partner at DLA Piper and General Counsel for the Open Source Initiative (OSI).
It starts at 11:30 a.m. ET.
The session will cover the basics of open source, including open source definitions, different types of licenses, and commonly used licenses.
Register today at www.blackducksoftware.com.
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