The Open Source Alternative
Subtitle: Understanding Risks and Leveraging Opportunities
Publisher: Wiley; Wiley & Sons
Published: February 8, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9780470194959
Subjects: Business & Management; English law: business law; Business Administration (General); Business & Economics; Business / Economics / Finance; Business/Economics; Business & Financial; Strategic Planning; Business & Economics / Systems & Planning; Computer programs; Copyright; Law and legislation; Open source software; Patents
Description: "Written in plain English for both lawyers and professionals. The Open Source Alternative shows you how to implement open source intelligently, without compromising the value of your intellectual property." "The Open Source Alternative fills the need for a practical, objective book on the implications of open source in business. Author Heather Meeker provides background on both legal and technical principles, complemented by a wealth of references for follow-up. The book also includes a glossary, index, and a collection of documents and forms to help you in your business."--Jacket.