Government Policy Toward Open Source Software
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Please refer to the section BELOW (and NOT ABOVE ) this line for the product details - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Title: Government Policy Toward Open Source Software ISBN13: 9780815733935 ISBN10: 0815733933 Author: Hahn, Robert W. (Editor) Description: Can Open Source Software--Software That Is Usually Available Without Charge And That Individuals Are Free To Modify--Survive Against The Fierce Competition Of Proprietary Software, Such As Microsoft Windows? Should The Government Intervene On Its Behalf? This Book Addresses A Host Of Issues Raised By The Rapid Growth Of Open Source Software, Including Government Subsidies For Research And Development, Government Procurement Policy, And Patent And Copyright Policy Contributors Offer Diverse Perspectives On A Phenomenon That Has Become A Lightning Rod For Controversy In The Field Of Information Technology Contributors Include James Bessen (Research On Innovation), David S Evans (National Economic Research Associates), Lawrence Lessig (Stanford University), Bradford L Smith (Microsoft Corporation), And Robert W Hahn (Director, Aei-Brookings Joint Center) Binding: Paperback, Paperback Publisher: Brookings Institution Press and AEI Publication Date: 2002-12-31 Weight: 0.33 lbs Dimensions: 0.3'' H x 8.72'' L x 6.54'' W Number of Pages: 124 Language: English
