Open Source and the Cathedral

by Brian J. Dooley

The debate between the open source and commercial software communities continues to gather steam as the Linux operating system enters the enterprise in greater numbers. These two models are generally described as opposite in nature, with open source -- so-called "free software" -- presenting a direct threat against commercial software. In fact, some of the more radical backers of open source actually do see it that way; however, there are just as many backers of the opinion that open source is simply part of a larger picture of development and distribution that can actually encourage commercial software markets.

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Open Source and the Cathedral February 2003

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