Open source 2009. (cover story)

Item request has been placed! ×
Item request cannot be made. ×
loading   Processing Request
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
    • Subject Terms:
    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on issues related to the adoption of open source software (OSS) by enterprises in Hong Kong, China. Sunny Lee, executive director of Hong Kong Jockey Club, enumerates the advantages of implementing OSS, including the low cost of entry, no license fees and easy marketing. He also highlights its disadvantages, such as the issue of ongoing maintenance and support and the open nature of the code that may cause conflict with intellectual property issues.