True, before commercialization of redhat linux product sereis( Upto
redhat linux 9) , Redhat charged only for support while it's
products was free to download and use.
-R
--- In [email protected], "Soi, Dhruv" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Fund could appear in terms of donations or sponsorships from other big
> companies as mentioned below(E.g ClamAV). But most of the funds are
> accumulated through support(e.g. Snort. RedHat). Another aspect is to
> make the software free for free platforms and licensed for licensed
> platforms (E.g. Nessus)
>
> I hope that answers your question.
>
> Many Thanks
> Dhruv
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> On Behalf Of Ritesh Agrawal
> Sent: 23 February 2006 10:31
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [linuxtechbiz] Re: concept of open source
>
>
>
> Hi Vikas,
>
> First of all there are some fundamental difference between free
> software and open source software. Free software may be closed and
> source code maynot includeded while open source software bundled with
> source code,freedom and transparency. Now what is the definition of
> freedom in the field of software development?
>
> First time this definition is coined by great MIT scientist and
> classic hacker Richard M. Stallman a.k.a RMS by launching GNU (Gnu's
> Not Unix) project in 1984
> (http://gnu.org)
>
> According to him, ``Free software'' is a matter of liberty, not price.
> To understand the concept, you should think of ``free'' as in ``free
> speech,'' not as in ``free beer.''
>
> * The freedom to run the program, for any purpose.
> * The freedom to study how the program works, and adapt it to your needs
>
> * The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help your neighbor
> * The freedom to improve the program, and release your improvements to
> the public, so that the whole community benefits.
>
> Now let's discuss business model of open source.
>
> Generally open source developers engage with some other companies.
> They utilize their spare time to develop such nice piece of code to
> show their capability.
>
> Some freelance open source developer funded by blue-chip companies
> e.g. IBM,HP,SUN,Redhat to support great open source projects like
> NFS, mysql,GFS,XEN etc.
>
> Some OSS projects depend on donation by companies or individual.
> All are open to discuss here in more elaborate way.
>
> For more info you can go through following links
>
> http://www.dwheeler.com/oss_fs_why.html
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In [email protected], vikash singh <vicky_sh1@> wrote:
> >
> > Hello everybody,
> >
> > I am really happy and enjoying to be a member of this
> > group. What we say linux is a open source and all
> > packages such as apache, mysql etc. are freely
> > available for download and we dont have to pay for it.
> > My question is if we are not selling it where from the
> > fund for the development come in. Obviously there
> > could be some giant companies who would be managing
> > for the funds at their own cost what I believe.
> >
> > Is there any other way which could not be in my
> > knowledge. Would appreciate if some one can clarify
> > the concept of free open source.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Bikash
> >
> >
> >
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