Open source is an approach to the design, development, and distribution of software, offering practical accessibility to a software’s source code. Some consider open source as one of various possible design approaches, while others consider it a critical strategic element of their operations.

Software development costs in organizations have been touted as being approximately 15% of total costs.  This indicates that the value of one over another development methodology is more of a marketing decision as much as it is about the design of software. Read More …