... on software together, it can be frequently re-released to the public for scrutiny. Feedback is equally quick, and programmers can immediately get down to dealing with reported problems (Raymond, 1999). HOW CAN OPEN SOURCE BOOST A COMPANY'S BUSINESS? LOWER MANAGEMENT AND OVERHEAD COSTS One of the biggest problems in software engineering is management. Open source is changing ... for no salary must be highly motivated individuals. This is much more feasible for a company: a minimal amount of money is spent on motivating programmers (see Bollinger's interview with Raymond, January/February...

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