Inside the Virtual Anthill: Open Source Means Business

Synopsis
Gerry Northam goes behind the scenes to investigate ‘open source’ computer software. Much has been said about the likes of free web browser Firefox and the operating system Linux, but little about how thousands of programmers scattered around the world collaborate in a ‘virtual anthill’ to create products that rival more commercial offerings. Gerry finds out how it is done and shows how its ethos is being applied to other kinds of business, with some startling results. [28 minutes]
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2013
Subjects
Business studies; Information technology
Keywords
business information systems; computer programming; computer software

Online availability

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http://www.audiogo.com/uk/inside-the-virtual-anthill-open-source-means-business-mike-hally-square-dog-radio-gid-1022643
Price
£2.49
Delivery
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Credits

Producer
Mike Hally
Contributor
Gerry Northam

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Square Dog Radio

Address
54 Caunce Street
Blackpool
FY1 3LJ

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