Entries Related to ‘Open Source Policy’

Developers and IT staff love open source software, but when they try to use open source at work they often find that their manager, or their manager’s manager, has a lot of concerns. In this article we’ll outline strategies you can use to convince your manager to use open source software, along with tips on how to make those strategies effective.

Ready to take your open source policy and put it into practice? This article outlines practical tips based on real-world examples of effective open source governance in action. Don’t worry — we’ll guide you through the questions you’ll need to consider to create a governance process that aligns your organization’s culture, structure, and goals.

Need to create an open source policy but unsure of how to get started? You’re not alone, so we compiled this handy guide chock full of best practices for open source software policy writing. Learn how to get started, what to include, and who to invite to the policy writing party. Trust us, we’ve done this before.

No kidding, we’ve boiled it down to six – Six Elements of Open Source Governance laid out and discussed right here. Everything you need to know in a few thousand printable, portable, highlightable words about open source policies, managing inventory, provisioning, scanning, reporting, and more.