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Upgrades in the world of commercial software are typically forced upon users, and often contain unpleasant surprises. Users of open-source languages, databases, operating systems, and applications can't be forced to upgrade, and there is no financial incentive for the developers to get everyone to use the same version.
We look at several popular open-source languages and tools, to understand just how upgrades and compatibility are ensured in a world of open options.
When it comes to putting together an open source project, a little up-front footwork goes a long way. Issues pertaining to licensing, distribution, support options and even branding require thinking ahead if you want your project to flourish, and to stay safe. Fortunately, just as free availability is a mantra for open source products, it is for many helpful resources too.
In this post, I'll round up a number of good, free resources to pay attention to if you're doing an open source project--or if your organization is deploying open source software.
