Open Source Software: Favored Applications and Platforms

by Tom Welsh

This is the second in a series of Executive Updates examining current patterns in the usage of open source software (OSS), which packages have been most widely adopted, and the perceived advantages and disadvantages of OSS. In Part I ( Vol. 8, No. 17), I presented some introductory data about the benefits, drawbacks, and ROI of using OSS. Now it is time to zoom in a little closer and look at the applications for which OSS is proving most popular as well as the platforms on which it is being deployed.

Password Protected Cutter Consortium clients, please log in:


This document is available to Cutter Consortium Resource Center clients only. Retrieve password.
If you would like further information about how to become a client, please contact us at +1 781 648 8700 or sales@cutter.com.
Open Source Software: Favored Applications and Platforms 1 October 2005