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ActiveState's responds to 10 myths of open source

brian_d_foy on 2008-07-17T18:46:38

ActiveState has put together a free white paper on "10 Myths About Running Open Source Software in Your Business". It's a fair look at open source for the manager level.

They don't come out as open source zealots. There are certainly some myths that come from both sides. The top three myths they address are:

  • You have to choose between Open Source Software and Propietary Software
  • Open Source Software is Free
  • Implementing Open Source Software is Only About Saving Money


I like the last myth the best:

  • Your Business is not Running Open Source