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A Watershed for Open Source

Publication:Business Week OnlineDate:Dec 30 2005
Reporter:Sarah Lacy

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Open-source software isn't a new phenomenon. It has been winding its way through the tech world for decades, starting with Richard Stallman's Free Software movement in 1980s. But only in recent years have businesses warmed to the promise of low-cost, openly available software. In fact, open-source programs have become so popular, they now pose a legitimate threat to the established software giants.


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