This book contributes new insights into the organization of free/open source (F/OS) software communities by examining the links between learning, division of labour and commercialization, demonstrating the need for a synthesis of work on both community organization and cooperation to understand F/OS community dynamics. These aspects are examined in the light of detailed case studies of the GNOME and KDE projects. This book offers an innovative theoretical framework, a critical assessment of various methodologies for examining the organisation of F/OS communities, and a typology of commercial involvement in F/OS. The analysis reveals the diversity and evolution of F/OS communities and their connections with other socio-economic networks and institutional practices. The insights afforded by the book have implications for future research and the design and implementation of open source efforts.
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This book contributes new insights into the organization of free/open source (F/OS) software communities by examining the links between learning, division of labour and commercialization, demonstrating the need for a synthesis of work on both community organization and cooperation to understand F/OS community dynamics. These aspects are examined in the light of detailed case studies of the GNOME and KDE projects. This book offers an innovative theoretical framework, a critical assessment of various methodologies for examining the organisation of F/OS communities, and a typology of commercial involvement in F/OS. The analysis reveals the diversity and evolution of F/OS communities and their connections with other socio-economic networks and institutional practices. The insights afforded by the book have implications for future research and the design and implementation of open source efforts.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Routledge Studies in Innovation, Organizations and Technology |
Release date | August 2010 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | March 2010 |
Authors | Evangelia Berdou |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 146 |
Edition | New |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-48042-0 |
Barcode | 9780415480420 |
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LSN | 0-415-48042-6 |