Open Source vs. Closed Source Security
One of the most interesting social achievements in the information industry has been the successful development, deployment, and use of Open Source software. By its nature, Open Source has created a great deal of controversy within the IT industry, as many organizations fight fiercely to defend their commercial products. There is a lot at stake as newer and better Open Source applications appear on the market, and many organizations have a lot to lose in the process.
What Is Open Source?
Though everyone seems to define Open Source somewhat differently, most seem to agree that an Open Source application has at least the following properties:
The application is freely distributable, without having to pay a ...
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