@article {756,
	title = {The Business of Open Source Software: A Primer},
	journal = {Technology Innovation Management Review},
	volume = {4},
	year = {2014},
	month = {01/2014},
	pages = {4-11},
	publisher = {Talent First Network},
	address = {Ottawa},
	abstract = {This article is meant as a primer for those interested in gaining a basic understanding of the business of open source software. Thus, we cover four main areas: i) what motivates businesses to get involved in open source; ii) common open source licenses and how they relate to community and corporate interests; iii) issues regarding the monetization of an open source program; and iv) open source business models currently employed. This article is particularly suitable for people who want a general understanding of the business of open source software; people who want to understand the significant issues regarding an open source program{\textquoteright}s potential to generate income; and entrepreneurs who want to create a company around open source code.},
	keywords = {business source, dual licensing, entrepreneurship, open, open core, open source business models, open source licenses, open source software development},
	issn = {1927-0321},
	doi = {http://doi.org/10.22215/timreview/756},
	url = {http://timreview.ca/article/756},
	author = {Michael (Monty) Widenius and Linus Nyman}
}
