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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...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

Full Text:

organizations. 2.2 Introduction Free/Open Source Software (FOSS) development is a key part of our modern