The right approach to open source can be a great revenue model for the software provider — my company did it and we've been profitable since day one.

Not only does open source improve the software we rely on, but it builds public artifacts that help grow companies and their business models.

Since its inception in 1998, open source has become the de-facto standard for software development and proven itself as a viable business model. While making source code freely available for ...

Some are choosing a closed model while others espouse an open approach. Here’s what to know. What does open-source software mean?

What is open-source software? Open-source software is non-proprietary software that allows anyone to modify, enhance, or simply view the source code behind it.