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Expanded the definition of open source software by adding historical context and detailing the four freedoms associated with it.

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Removed redundant sentence about the Open Source Initiative and its role in defining open source licenses.

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Added additional points to the definition of open source.

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Added a glossary section to the table of contents.

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Added sections on strategies for maximizing business benefits and minimizing risks of open source, along with case studies and a framework for deciding on open sourcing software.

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This document provides a comprehensive overview of open source software, its history, principles, and the cultural aspects surrounding it. It discusses the legal definitions, community engagement, and the importance of transparency and collaboration in open source projects.

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Corrected formatting issues in the list of freedoms and criteria for open source software.

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This guide aims to equip open source champions with arguments to engage business counterparts effectively, highlighting the importance of active participation in the open source ecosystem.

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Added section on the visibility benefits of open source involvement.

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Added additional points for auditing open source involvement, emphasizing security and project criticality.

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Added questions about open source projects and their maintenance, and emphasized the importance of evaluating current involvement in open source for organizational benefits.

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Added a section on new opportunities in open source communities and provided an example of Backstage.

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Clarified the potential business opportunities from open source involvement and corrected a typo in the text.

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Added a section on the importance of a written open source policy to enhance organizational involvement in open source.

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- Permissive licenses and copyleft licenses
- The difference between 'legally' open source and the open source philosophy
- Desciption of common practices in open source development
- Misconceptions about open source
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Feedback from meeting: Keep the definition brief and more reference to already external resource that are already available. But there is acknowledgement that audience might be new to concepts and terms around OSS.

- The difference between 'legally' open source and the open source philosophy
- Desciption of common practices in open source development
- Misconceptions about open source

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Idea to reference and include https://itrevolution.com/articles/westrums-organizational-model-in-tech-orgs/ for an approach to culture in organizations.

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Maybe add a whole chapter on culture.

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and how that leads to business performance and delivery

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Added guidance on strategic involvement in open source projects, emphasizing the importance of intentional contributions and community engagement.

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Added a section on the importance of engaging with open source communities and addressing neglected projects.

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