Does Open Source Deserve a Place in Your IT Portfolio 21 June 2005

Open source-like technologies have been around for years, but only the recent success of the Linux operating system has made them a mainstream IT phenomenon. Today, open source is part hype, part social political movement, part licensing definition and part development model. This session explores the major trends affecting open source initiatives, products and best practices. Topics Discussed Gartner analysts discussed with participants the following topics: What is open-source software, and what will drive its development and adoption? What will be the role of Linux and other flagship open-source software products in mainstream IT environments? What user strategies and tactics will lead to successful open-source software deployments? Listen and Learn   (MP3, 6.32 MB) Download Presentation (PDF, 772.16 KB) Send Us Your Suggestions We want to hear from you. Send your ideas for future teleconference topics: For additional information, please phone businesssupportgroup.anz@gartner.com at: +1-800-888-579(Australia only) +61-2-9459-4629 (International) Recording or duplicating teleconferences is prohibited. © 2005 Gartner, Inc.

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