On the intrinsic and extrinsic motivation of Free/Libre/Open Source (FLOSS) developers
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The important trends in the research on motivation in open source are summarized while identifying variables that should be included in future research, considering two components of motivation, intrinsic and extrinsic. Diversity of project structures, co-existence of companies and communities and co-existence of creative and commercial elements are identified as being unique to Free Libre Open Source Software development.
Publication Name: Knowledge Technology & Policy
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0897-1986
Year: 2006
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Hybrid innovation: The dynamics of collaboration between the FLOSS community and corporations
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The operation of the hybrid form of developing and implementing software is described while also identifying several key factors shaping the collaboration between Free/Libre Open Source Software (FLOSS) firms and the community. The hybrid innovation of FLOSS demonstrates the advantage of acquiring resources both from the community and the commercial sector committing to the collective practices.
Publication Name: Knowledge Technology & Policy
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0897-1986
Year: 2006
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The FLOSS alternative: TRIPs, non-proprietary software and development
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The relationship between the global governance of intellectual property rights and deployment of Free/Libre Source Software (FLOSS) in both public and private sectors of developing economies is examined. It is suggested that the non-proprietary software allows developing countries to comply with their multi-lateral commitments and support the potential development of local software development.
Publication Name: Knowledge Technology & Policy
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0897-1986
Year: 2006
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