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Filtering by: Creator Davidson, Carlos Non-Academic Affiliation Oregon State University. Graduate School Subject Free computer software

Corporate involvement in FOSS projects : an in-depth look at corporate contributions and implications for project governance

Creator:

Forrest, Darren J.

Abstract:

Free / Open Source Software developers come from a myriad of different backgrounds. While some contribute for personal reasons, many become involved because they receive compensation from corporations or foundations. The motivation for participating in a project can have dramatic impacts on how and what contribution an individual makes. These...

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Masters Thesis

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: _________________________________________________ Carlos Jensen Free / Open Source Software developers come from a myriad of different
The Emergent Qualities of Diversity in Free and Open Source Software Communities: A Critical Review and Theoretical Discussion

Creator:

Kuechler, J. Victor

Abstract:

Free and open source software (FOSS) projects primarily rely on the efforts of volunteer contributors from around the world. For this reason, recruiting and retaining contributor is vital to the sustainability and growth of FOSS projects. This notion became the jumping-off point for this three-part investigation into the cultural structure...

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Masters Thesis

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: _________________________________________________ Carlos Jensen Free and open source software (FOSS) projects primarily rely on the