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The only guide to managing and integrating the open source model With the phenomenal success of Linux, companies are taking open source business solutions much more seriously than ever before. This book helps to satisfy the growing demand for guidance on how to manage open source enterprise development projects. Expert Jan Sandred explores the open source philosophy, describes current software tools for managing open source projects, and provides expert guidance on how to organize and manage open source projects using the Internet as a collaboration tool. With the help of several fascinating and instructive case studies, Sandred explores practical concerns such as building, motivating, and managing virtual teams; structuring tasks and meeting deadlines; establishing trust; project management software tools; maintaining project security; and more.
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Managing Open Source Projects A Wiley Tech Brief Jan Sandred
Wiley Computer Publishing
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. NEW YORK •CHICHESTER •WEINHEIM •BRISBANE •SINGAPORE •TORONTO
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Publisher: Robert Ipsen Editor: Cary Sullivan Assistant Editor: Christina Berry Managing Editor: Marnie Wielage New Media Editor: Brian Snapp Text Design & Composition: Pronto Design, Inc. Designations used by companies to distinguish their products are often claimed as trademarks. In all instances where John Wiley & Sons, Inc., is aware of a claim, the product names appear in initial capital or ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. Readers, however, should contact the appropriate companies for more complete information regarding trademarks and registration. Copyright © 2001 by Jan Sandred. All rights reserved. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning or otherwise, except as permitted under Sections 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without either the prior written permission of the Publisher, or authorization through payment of the appropriate per-copy fee to the Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, (978) 750-8400, fax (978) 750-4744. Requests to the Publisher for permission should be addressed to the Permissions Department, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10158-0012, (212) 850-6011, fax (212) 850-6008, E-Mail: PERMREQ @ WILEY.COM. This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in professional services. If professional advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. This title is also available in print as ISBN 0 -471-40396-2 (paper) For more information about Wiley products, visit our web site at www.Wiley.com
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Wiley Tech Brief Series
Other titles in this series: • The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), by Steve Mann and Scott Sbihli, ISBN: 0-471-3999-2 • Palm Enterprise Applications, by Ray Rischpater, ISBN: 0-471-39379-7 • Wireless Internet Enterprise Applications, by Chetan Sharma, ISBN: 0-471-38382 -7 • Application Service Providers, by Traver Gruen-Kennedy, ISBN: 0-471-39491-2 • Cryptography and E-Commerce, by Jon Graff, ISBN: 0-471-40574 -4 • Enterprise Application Integration, by William Ruh, Francis X. Maginnis, William Brown, ISBN: 0-47137641-8
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To my wife Annika
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Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1
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An Open Source Primer The Birth of the Internet First Key Internet Technology Unix Sun Mi