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Open Source:

The Next Generation

Open Source: Now It's an Ecosystem
This software movement is branching into not just mainstream business applications but also the associated services. And VCs are eager to help

The New Wave of Startups
Slide show: A flurry of open-source businesses is coming on line. Here are profiles of some of the field's brightest sparks

Torvalds' Baby Comes of Age
The Linux pioneer sees wide acceptance for open-source software and tools. But converting the masses is still challenging

Rimer's Rules for Open Source
Venture capitalist Danny Rimer has made investments in companies across the field. He talks about what he looks for in a startup

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Open-Source Newbies
Meet some of the more promising startups in the sector

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Move Over, Internet Explorer
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Linux Inc.
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Not So Fast, Linux
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Open-Source Newbies
Meet some of the more promising startups in the sector

RELATED STORIES

Foolproofing Open Source
An effort to "pool" patents and get customers' input promises to head off the potential for legal problems down the road
8/9/05

"The Myth of Open Source"
JBoss founder Marc Fleury explains how his hot startup makes profits from its free application-server software
7/8/05

Move Over, Internet Explorer
Why the rush to Firefox? It's easy to use and more secure than Microsoft's browser
2/28/05

Linux Inc.
Here's an inside look at how the unusual Linux business model increasingly threatens Microsoft
1/31/05

Not So Fast, Linux
Many European local governments are thinking about ditching Windows, but Microsoft is fighting back
11/8/04

Cell Phones: Don't Count Linux Out
It's catching on slower than expected, but more companies are signing up
9/6/04

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Percentage of wireless customers who use their cell phones to take pictures

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Open Source:

The Next Generation

Open-Source Newbies Meet some of the more promising startups in the sector RELATED STORIES

Foolproofing Open Source An effort to "pool" patents and get customers' input promises to head off the potential for legal problems down the road 8/9/05

"The Myth of Open Source" JBoss founder Marc Fleury explains how his hot startup makes profits from its free application-server software 7/8/05

Move Over, Internet Explorer Why the rush to Firefox? It's easy to use and more secure than Microsoft's browser 2/28/05

Linux Inc. Here's an inside look at how the unusual Linux business model increasingly threatens Microsoft 1/31/05

Not So Fast, Linux Many European local governments are thinking about ditching Windows, but Microsoft is fighting back 11/8/04

Cell Phones: Don't Count Linux Out It's catching on slower than expected, but more companies are signing up 9/6/04

More Vitals
On Phone Usage >>

Open-Source Newbies
Meet some of the more promising startups in the sector

RELATED STORIES

Foolproofing Open Source
An effort to "pool" patents and get customers' input promises to head off the potential for legal problems down the road
8/9/05

"The Myth of Open Source"
JBoss founder Marc Fleury explains how his hot startup makes profits from its free application-server software
7/8/05

Move Over, Internet Explorer
Why the rush to Firefox? It's easy to use and more secure than Microsoft's browser
2/28/05

Linux Inc.
Here's an inside look at how the unusual Linux business model increasingly threatens Microsoft
1/31/05

Not So Fast, Linux
Many European local governments are thinking about ditching Windows, but Microsoft is fighting back
11/8/04

Cell Phones: Don't Count Linux Out
It's catching on slower than expected, but more companies are signing up
9/6/04