Government Software articles

4/11/2016 • EN

The missed opportunity that is the White House Open Source Policy

Analysis of the US government's limited open source policy, arguing for broader adoption to modernize and increase transparency.

Government Software Open Government Open Source Policy Public Code Software Licensing

Ben Balter

9/29/2014 • EN

Disclosed source is not the same as open source

Explains why simply releasing government source code isn't true open source, which requires licensing, community, and collaboration.

Community Development Government Software open source Software Licensing Source Code Disclosure

Ben Balter

8/3/2014 • EN

Why isn't all government software open source?

Explores the reasons why government software is often closed-source, examining procurement practices, vendor influence, and cultural barriers to open source adoption.

Enterprise Software Government Software open source Public Code Software Procurement

Ben Balter

7/26/2012 • EN

Government's Release of Federally Funded Source Code: Public Domain or Open Source? Yes.

Analyzes the debate on releasing US government-funded software as open source vs. public domain, focusing on legal nuances and practical barriers.

Copyright Law Government Software open source Public Domain Software Licensing

Ben Balter

Government Software Articles

The missed opportunity that is the White House Open Source Policy

Disclosed source is not the same as open source

Why isn't all government software open source?

Government's Release of Federally Funded Source Code: Public Domain or Open Source? Yes.

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