Open Source Law, Policy and Practice
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Open Source Law, Policy and Practice by Amanda Brock
This book delivers an in-depth examination of the policy, legal, and commercial structures relating to the usage and exploitation of Open Source Software, enabling readers to understand the legal environment within which Open Source operates.
When I was the Cabinet Minister leading the UK's Open First strategy a decade ago, the UK took leadership in Open Source software, and has continued to do this through Government Digital ServicesThe unprecedented adoption of Open Source software across the globe has generated a necessary focus on its curation and governance to ensure well maintained, secure Open Source in our private and public sectors. The UK leadership of this book has brought the world's leading experts into a much needed text to support the future success of Open Source. * Lord Maude of Horsham, Former Cabinet Minister, UK Government *
The definitive handbook for anyone studying, working, or simply interested in learning more about Open Source, this volume provides compelling and comprehensive cross-disciplinary analyses, charting the evolution of Open Source from ideological beginnings into the critical public infrastructure the world relies on today. With contributions from the leading thinkers and practitioners in this field, even the most seasoned Open Source professionals will find this volume essential reading and reference material. * Dr Rebecca Rumbul, CEO Rust Foundation *
The definitive handbook for anyone studying, working, or simply interested in learning more about Open Source, this volume provides compelling and comprehensive cross-disciplinary analyses, charting the evolution of Open Source from ideological beginnings into the critical public infrastructure the world relies on today. With contributions from the leading thinkers and practitioners in this field, even the most seasoned Open Source professionals will find this volume essential reading and reference material. * Dr Rebecca Rumbul, CEO Rust Foundation *
Amanda Brock is the CEO of OpenUK, the organisation for the business of Open Source in the UK, a member of a number of Open Source and Open Standards Boards, keynote speaker and author.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780198862345 |
| ISBN 10 | 0198862342 |
| Title | Open Source Law, Policy and Practice |
| Author | Amanda Brock |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2022-10-20 |
| Number of pages | 640 |
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