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A Primer on Europe for US-Based Open Source Communities and Vendors

By Sandro Groganz • Jul 30th, 2009 • Category: Articles

Europe leads the world in open source adoption and development, so it’s no coincidence that many open source communities and vendors based in the US are interested in reaching across the Atlantic. This article explores the differences between the US and Europe and provides insight about how communities and vendors can bridge the gap to test and develop new markets within Europe.