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What do you find MOST attractive about Open Source software?

Amount of customization 403 (9.85)%
Security 267 (6.53)%
Freedom provided 1209 (29.56)%
Speed of development 150 (3.67)%
Quality 352 (8.61)%
Multiple versions 50 (1.22)%
Cost 604 (14.77)%
Potential to contribute 129 (3.15)%
Ability to modify code 926 (22.64)%
4090 votes | 2 comments

What do you find MOST attractive about Open Source software? | 2 comments | Create New Account
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most important value of open source
Authored by: euneuber on Monday, April 27 2009 @ 11:12 AM EDT
I admit I put 'freedom' at first place too, but with ongoing
economic crisis 'cost==0' will move up...

I know 'cost==0' is a myth because hidden costs
are still there, but the alternatives have them
too
;-)

kind regards
Eugen

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