Open source: Free as in beer, puppy... or mattress?We need to think more clearly about all the meanings of 'free' for open source. Here are a few ideas about what it does -- and should -- mean.March 9, 2017 by Mary Branscombe in Open Source
Open source, open bordersDigital business, open source foundations -- and how confusing tax gets.March 2, 2016 by Mary Branscombe in Open Source
Open source: Why it's time to be more open about how projects are runSecurity isn't the only consideration as you assess which open source projects to rely on; governance, community and professionalism matter too.June 25, 2018 by Mary Branscombe in Open Source
Open-source development: The perils and responsibilities of creating your own projects'Free as in mattress' is a useful metaphor for both creating and consuming open source.March 1, 2022 by Mary Branscombe in Open Source