Open Source

“Buying” Open Source: Software, Support and Getting the Best Deal

Posted: 01/06/2020 - 02:48
When it comes to open source software, procurement teams must understand the specific nuances of these types of projects.

“Open source” describes a specific approach to creating, distributing and using software. Anyone can see how the source code for this software is put together, they can often use this software for free and they can potentially alter it to meet their own needs. But, if something is free, why do procurement teams need to get involved, and when can it lead to potential headaches?

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