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The Changing Nature of Open Source Software

OW2con'14 IntroductionCedric ThomasCEO, OW2

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4 rules that define open source

3 types of open source stakeholders

2 models that make open source work

1 global European OSS organization

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4 Four rules that defineopen source software

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0> The freedom to run the software for any purpose

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0> The freedom to run the software for any purpose

1> The freedom to study how the software works and to adapt it to your needs

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0> The freedom to run the software for any purpose

1> The freedom to study how the software works and to adapt it to your needs

2> The freedom to redistribute copies of the software

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0> The freedom to run the software for any purpose

1> The freedom to study how the software works and to adapt it to your needs

2> The freedom to redistribute copies of the software

3> The freedom to improve the software and distribute your improvements to the public

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3 Three categories ofopen source players

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2 Two models thatmake open source work

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FrequentFrequentreleasesreleases

State-of-the-artState-of-the-art

ForksForks

Self-FixingSelf-Fixing

SharedSharedRoadmapsRoadmaps

CommunitiesCommunities

Features

Trust

Quality

No Back DoorNo Back Door

Open Open StandardsStandards

Open CodeOpen Code

Global Global DebuggingDebugging

Peer ReviewPeer Review

No Lock-InNo Lock-In

Technology Model

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How do you make money How do you make money with free software?!?with free software?!?

I'm not in the charity business.I'm not in the charity business.Why should I care?Why should I care?

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Cost BenefitCost Benefit

PackagingPackaging

Add-onsAdd-ons

Systems IntegrationSystems Integration

ConsultingConsulting

TrainingTraining

SupportSupport

On-Line On-Line Services Services

ExpertiseExpertise

SolutionsSolutions

Service

Insurance

Product

UpdatesUpdates

Business Model

CertificationCertification

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1 One global European OSS organization

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AppHUB

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EngineeringTalend

Inria

erOCCI

Open Cloudware

CompatibleOneOCEAN

XLcloud

Open Cloud Forum by OW2 (OCCIware)

SpagoBI

Altic ArtemisLinagora

CHOReOS

CHOReVOLUTION

iConnect

MobIoT

Milan U.

Orange

ActiveEon

Prologue Cloudwatt

IMT

AppHUB

(CityNet)

PRIVACY/SECURITYPRIVACY/SECURITY

NEW INITIATIVENEW INITIATIVE

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OW2 engages in projects that offer compelling synergies with the OW2 community, the OW2 codebase and OW2 initiatives.

Collaborative ProjectsAppHUB

CHOReVOLUTION

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