Investigating open source software creators through the lens of an entrepreneur

Abstract

Abstract:The purpose of our research is to explore the characteristics of the creators of open source software (OSS) and to determine if there is a connection between OSS creators and entrepreneurs. We begin with a review of the literature on OSS and entrepreneurship, and then develop a conceptual model that seeks to define what it means to be an entrepreneur. We use the conceptual model as a lens to examine if OSS creators can be classified as entrepreneurs via an exploratory multiple-case research approach based on OSSprojects found in the SourceForge repository. Our study establishes an association between the characteristics of an OSS creator and an entrepreneur. Officer for universities and local governments. He was instrumental in the start-up of five businesses. He served as an ABET Commissioner, currently serves on the ITERA Board, and is Co-director of JMU's CyberCity, working to promote quality information systems education internationally. His expertise includes strategic planning for information systems, telecommunications, project management and information security. His publications include peer-reviewed journals and textbook chapters.

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“…In the world of open-source solutions, countless business applications of all types can be adopted by customers without distinction. Thus, it is possible to find solutions such as ERP, CRM, LMS, and CMS, including those specific to certain lines of business [47].…”