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Further Details Title: The Cathedral & the Bazaar - Musings on Linux & Open Source by an Accidental Revolutionary Rev Condition: New EAN: 9780596001087 ISBN: 9780596001087 Publisher: O'Reilly Media Format: Paperback Release Date: 03/13/2001 Language: English Description: Open source provides the competitive advantage in the Internet Age. According to the August Forrester Report, 56 percent of IT managers interviewed at Global 2,500 companies are already using some type of open source software in their infrastructure and another 6 percent will install it in the next two years. This revolutionary model for collaborative software development is being embraced and studied by many of the biggest players in the high-tech industry, from Sun Microsystems to IBM to Intel. The Cathedral & the Bazaar is a must for anyone who cares about the future of the computer industry or the dynamics of the information economy. Already, billions of dollars have been made and lost based on the ideas in this book. Its conclusions will be studied, debated, and implemented for years to come. According to Bob Young, "This is Eric Raymond's great contribution to the success of the open source revolution, to the adoption of Linux-based operating systems, and to the success of open source users and the companies that supply them." The interest in open source software development has grown enormously in the past year.This revised and expanded paperback edition includes new material on open source developments in 1999 and 2000. Raymond's clear and effective writing style accurately describing the benefits of open source software has been key to its success. With major vendors creating acceptance for open source within companies, independent vendors will become the open source story in 2001. Country/Region of Manufacture: US Author: Eric Raymond Genre: Computing & Internet Subtitle: Musings on Linux and Open Source by an Accidental Revolutionary ISBN-10: 0596001088 Item Length: 135mm Item Width: 15mm Book Series: OREILLY Item Height: 200mm Release Year: 2001 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
This book is a must-read for anyone curious about open-source culture! Eric S. Raymond breaks down complex ideas with engaging storytelling, making the philosophy behind Linux and open-source development accessible. His insights on decentralized collaboration are still relevant today. A fascinating, thought-provoking read that’s both informative and entertaining. Highly recommend for tech enthusiasts and innovators!