Explaining open source

This paper looks at stories and evidence set forth to explain programmer participation in open source projects, coordination of these projects, licensing of open source software, and on the public policy regarding open source software. The paper concentrates on economics and empirical evidence.

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Year of publication:	2004
Authors:	Stenborg, Markku
Publisher:	Helsinki : The Research Institute of the Finnish Economy (ETLA)
Subject:	Kooperation \| Informationsökonomik \| Open Source \| Open Source Software \| Incentives \| Licensing Choice \| Coordination \| Empirical Evidence

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Series:	ETLA Discussion Papers ; 947
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Type of publication (narrower categories):	Working Paper
Language:	English
Other identifiers:	472599321 [GVK] hdl:10419/63888 [Handle] RePEc:rif:dpaper:947 [RePEc]
Classification:	L86 - Information and Internet Services; Computer Software ; L31 - Nonprofit Institutions ; H41 - Public Goods
Source:	EconStor

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