03273nam 2200673 a 450 991014542450332120170815122804.01-119-19770-81-281-21734-497866112173410-470-25581-1(CKB)1000000000402619(EBL)331615(OCoLC)402442105(SSID)ssj0000076900(PQKBManifestationID)11118811(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000076900(PQKBWorkID)10038789(PQKB)11329685(MiAaPQ)EBC331615(CaSebORM)9780470194959(EXLCZ)99100000000040261920070823d2008 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrThe open source alternative[electronic resource] understanding risks and leveraging opportunities /Heather J. Meeker1st editionHoboken, NJ Wiley & Sonsc20081 online resource (300 p.)Description based upon print version of record.9780470194995 0-470-19495-2 Includes bibliographical references and index.Free software and open source -- Common open source licenses and their structure -- Due diligence, license proliferation, and compatibility -- Audits and compliance initiatives -- Notice requirements -- Patents and open source -- Trademarks and open source -- Open source and open standards -- Developing a corporate open source policy -- Open source code releases -- Technical background : operating system kernels, user space, and elements of programming -- Enforcement of open source licenses -- The border dispute of GPL2 -- License or contract? -- Defining distribution -- Open source in mergers and acquisitions and other transactions -- GPL version 3.0 -- LGPL version 3.0.This book is a user manual for understanding and deployment of open source software licensing in business. Written for lawyers and businesspeople alike, it explains and analyzes open source licensing issues, and gives practical suggestions on how to deal with open source licensing in a business context. Including useful forms, information, and both technical and licensing background, this book will help you avoid legal pitfalls and edcuate your organization about the risks of open source.Open source softwareLaw and legislationComputer programsPatentsCopyrightComputer programsComputer software industryLicensesFree computer softwareLaw and legislationElectronic books.Open source softwareLaw and legislation.Computer programsCopyrightComputer programs.Computer software industryLicenses.Free computer softwareLaw and legislation.346.04/8346.048Meeker Heather J.1959-867109MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910145424503321The open source alternative1935394UNINA