Why Open Source Software / Free Software (OSS/FS)? Look at the Numbers!

By John Locke on November 13, 2004

A long, comprehensive, numbers-based look at the arguments against open source software, and persuasive debunking of them. Why Open Source Software / Free Software (OSS/FS)? Look at the Numbers!

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John Locke is the lead developer and founder of Freelock, LLC. In addition to being a proficient web developer, he is an experienced technical writer, network administrator, and all around problem solver. He has worked with computers since 1984, and currently advises small businesses on open source software.