Open source helps those who…get a little help from their friends
Whereas most developers have familiarity with open source, fewer of their managers and even fewer senior execs have much experience with it, especially when it comes to corporate policy or governance. Thus, it's good news that there are organizations and resources that can help companies get their collective heads around the issues and best practices for managing them.
If you're not convinced that open source has gone mainstream, believe it. From readership stats of this subnet to industry analysts to the trade press, the trend is clear. Even The Economist has weighed in, "The argument has been won. It is now generally accepted that the future will involve a blend of both proprietary and open-source software." But improperly managed, using open source can create risks. So, how does a company with no established open source policies and procedures get started?
One great resource is FOSSBazaar.
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