According to PCWorld, Open Source software is good for business for exactly ten reasons. Here is a summary.
Security — The more people can look at the source code, the more likely bugs are found and fixed.
Quality — Open source software generally gets closest to what users want because those users can help make it so.
Customizability — If you don’t like the way something works, dig into the code and change it yourself.
Freedom — You are not dependent on the vendor’s priorities or timetable. If you want the software to go in a direction the vendor isn’t interested in, you can do it yourself or pay someone to do it.
Flexibility — You decide when and if to upgrade the software.
Interoperability — Open source software often adheres to open standards, making data exchange between applications easier.
Auditability — The application is transparent. Anyone can see what it does behind the scenes.
Support Options — There are communities of developers ready to help for free, as well as private companies offering paid support.
Cost — You can get open source software for free.
Try Before You Buy — Being free, you can always try before committing.
The whole article can be found at PCWorld.
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