Embracing Insanity: Open Source Software Development

by Russell Pavlicek

Explains the origins of the Open Source movement and what motivates its adherents, introducing the culture that fuels the movement as well as the personalities and organizations which promote its growth. Examines the strengths of the Open Source movement and how it changes the way software is written, and offers guidelines for participating in the Open Source world as a contributor, vendor, or beneficiary. The author is an expert on Open Source and Linux. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

300 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 2000