InfoWorld Special Report: Great ideas from open source

SPECIAL REPORT

Great ideas from open source

Who says open source doesn't innovate? Community-driven development is bringing a host of new technologies to light

Blazing trails with open source
Community-driven code is quietly outpacing the proprietary competition in key markets

Open source breathes life into Java
Community-built tools have solidified Java's lead in the developer market

Devices gain an edge with Linux
Embedded systems developers benefit from an open source OS

Community drives scripting adoption
Modern scripting languages succeed to the extent that they are open

"Wide open" means extra security
Experts rely on access to source code to reduce threats and prevent exploits

Collaboration yields new frontiers for multimedia
Patent-free audio and video technologies lower barriers to entry and spur innovation

Steering clear of proprietary messaging
Open source e-mail and collaboration servers future-proof with flexibility

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