... the widgets - can distribute open source software - the frosting - free of cost with the hardware, using this software to gain market share. • Accesorizing: This is a model that distributes books and other physical items associated with and supportive of open source software. The free software is bundled with the item sold. • Loss Leader: An open-source product could be ... , the better the software will be. Indeed, programmers who take out the time to contribute to open source software projects for no salary must be highly motivated individuals. This is much more feasible for a compa...

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