The paper proposes some comments and reflections on the notion of ‘‘openness’’ and on how it relates to three important topics: open standards, open formats, and open source. Often, these terms are considered equivalent and/or mutually implicated: ‘‘open source is the only way to enforce and exploit open standards’’. This position is misleading, as it increases the confusion about this complex and extre- mely critical topic. The paper clarifies the basic terms and concepts. This is instrumental to suggest a number of actions and practices aiming at promot- ing and defending openness in modern ICT products and services.
Open standards, open formats, and open source
FUGGETTA, ALFONSO
2007-01-01
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The paper proposes some comments and reflections on the notion of ‘‘openness’’ and on how it relates to three important topics: open standards, open formats, and open source. Often, these terms are considered equivalent and/or mutually implicated: ‘‘open source is the only way to enforce and exploit open standards’’. This position is misleading, as it increases the confusion about this complex and extre- mely critical topic. The paper clarifies the basic terms and concepts. This is instrumental to suggest a number of actions and practices aiming at promot- ing and defending openness in modern ICT products and services.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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