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History of the Open Source Initiative (OSI)
A brief rundown from the Open Source advocacy body, the OSI.
www.opensource.org
OpenSource.org: Open Source Definition
A definition of the Open Source license for software.
www.opensource.org
Salon | The Free Software story
Salon's complete coverage of Linux and the Open Source Movement
www.salon.com
In the Beginning was the Command Line
A history of operating systems, by Neal Stephenson, the author of such novels as 'Snow Crash', 'The Diamond Age' and 'Zodiac'.www.cryptonomicon.com
Developers using open-source software behind bosses' backs
CNN.com article about the spread of Linux in offices.
www.cnn.com
"Hackers crack the code of a new chip and post the design secrets on the Web. The chip's maker, instead of suing, holds fire. What gives?"
www.forbes.com
Fast Company: Inspired by Work
Eric Raymond interview explaining open source work.
www.fastcompany.com
A Response to Nikolai Bezroukov
Eric Raymond's response to Bezroukov's "Open Source Software Development as a Special Type of Academic Research"
firstmonday.org
Development, Ethical Trading and Free Software
This paper makes the political and ethical case for the adoption of free software by Community Aid Abroad and other members of Oxfam International.
firstmonday.org
Free Source as Free Thought: Architecting Free Standards
This paper calls for the support of open standards and non-proprietary software in civil activities, such as public education, taxes, and patent and grant proposals.
firstmonday.org
How Open Source Development Could Change the Way We Get Things Done
A feature story from the Washington Monthly.
www.washingtonmonthly.com
A Second Look at the Cathedral and Bazaar
Another critical review of Eric Raymond's "The Cathedral and the Bazaar."
firstmonday.org
InformationWeek: Is There An Open-Source Solution?
Despite lack of marketing resources, more businesses are discovering and deploying open-source software in their back offices. Support has improved, capable tools quickly become the standard by which commercial products are measured.
www.informationweek.com
Why 'Free Software' is Better Than 'Open Source'
An essay from the Free Software Foundation arguing that the term "free software" is a better choice than the term "open source".
www.gnu.org
Making it in a Post Windows World
The process transitioning from a Windows to a Linux desktop computer, step by step setup instructions for a dialup account, and VNC.
www.troubleshooters.com