Enterprise Adoption of FOSS

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Enterprise Adoption of FOSS
The model is based on trade-offs amongA
Attitude F Features R Risk C Costs
Adoption Policy
Functional Capability
Tolerance
Budget
It is a technology debate and not a religious
debate.
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A Software System Adoption Model
Available Products
Industry Context
Risk Evaluation
D1
Firm Context Attitudes
Software Adoption Policy
Selection Metrics
Choice Set
Decision Points
Standards Attitudes
Application Context
D2
FOSS Attitudes
Architectural Performance Constraints
Selection
Feedback
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A Software System Adoption Model
Available Products
R
Industry Context
Risk Evaluation
C
D1
Firm Context Attitudes
Software Adoption Policy
Selection Metrics
Choice Set
Decision Points
F
Standards Attitudes
A
Application Context
D2
FOSS Attitudes
Architectural Performance Constraints
Selection
Feedback
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The Open Source Leap of Faith for Emerging
Enterprises
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The Open Source Leap of Faith for Emerging
Enterprises
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The Open Source Leap of Faith for Emerging
Enterprises
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