This document compares the community source and open source development models, and discusses their suitability for projects involving Higher Education consortia.
Traditionally software is produced and distributed following either closed source or open source developments models. Community source is a development model that attempts to find a middle way between the two paths by borrowing elements from both. Communi
Community is vital to an open source project. An active and supportive community is the heart of the project. However, having an open source licence is not enough to bring users and developers to your project and build a community. This document looks at
A governance model describes the roles project participants can take, and the process for decision making within the project. In addition it describes processes for communicating and sharing within the project team and community. It is the governance mode
Perhaps the most commonly cited example of a benevolent dictator model is the Linux Kernel, under the direct decision making leadership of Linus Torvalds. The job of benevolent dictator is not an easy one. It requires diplomacy and community building skil
A Contributor Licence Agreement (CLA) is required in order to accept third party contributions to an open development project, such as an open source software project. Such third parties do not automatically grant either the copyright of the contribution