Abstract
This article sets out the origins of Open Source Software and considers its progression from programming hobby to a mainstream commercial strategy for acquiring and maintaining competitive advantage. It looks at the types of open source licences in use and summarises the features of the most common. Some of the legal controversies arising from the use of open source licences are explained and guidance is given on how a corporate IT strategy might be adapted to manage the associated risks.
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