Code commonly flows downstream, from an open-source project into an organization’s own products. Upstreaming is the process of reversing that flow—contributing code back to an open-source project.

Open source and proprietary software each come with their own sets of pros and cons. Here are some to keep in mind when making software purchasing decisions.

Earlier this year, a Microsoft developer realized that someone had inserted a backdoor into the code of open source utility XZ Utils, which is used in virtually all Linux operating systems. The ...

The beauty of open source programming is that there are a lot of code libraries available to software application developers, obviously. Some would call it a ‘goldmine’ of open source code.

Open-source software is an important — and ubiquitous — part of innovation today.

From open source to open core to SaaS The original open-source projects were not really businesses, they were revolutions against the unfair profits that closed-source software companies were reaping.

Open-source software allows anyone to modify, enhance, or view the source code behind it. It can encourage collaboration in development.

People still think of open-source software as general programs for general problems. And, it is, but it's also become vital for vertical markets and companies as well.

Make an Open Source Policy and Keep it Brief Your organization must have a clear policy on the use of open source software, with the goals of defining what may be used and how.