Abstract

 Matusow, Jason   Shared Source: The Microsoft Perspective  

Shared Source: The Microsoft Perspective

Abstract

A move to the middle is under way in the debate over Shared Source  source code licensing  . Traditional software companies are learning from the open source model while the open source community is seeking to commercialize their products. Microsoft has adopted the strategy of in order to provide source code to governments, academics, corporations and individuals globally. This session will detail the Shared Source approach and the programs Microsoft is making available.