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Episode 295 – Open Source Misunderstandings: Open Source is Fragmented!

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In our continuing series about misunderstandings that (still) surround Open Source, today we are covering the misconception that Open Source is hopelessly fragmented and therefore impossible to use in an Enterprise setting. While we’ll agree to a part of it, we would suggest it’s actually one of pen Source’s many strengths and nothing to be afraid of!

Episode 294 – Open Source Misunderstandings: Open Source is Just Cheap!

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In our continuing series about misunderstandings that (still) surround Open Source, today we are covering the misconception that the only reason you should look at open source is because it’s cheap. While it may be so that there is a lesser or absent license cost, there are both reasons why the total cost of ownership may well be higher than proprietary software, but the benefits can also far outweigh that…

Episode 293 – Open Source Misunderstandings: Do-It-Yourself is More Costly?

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In a new series about misunderstandings that (still) surround Open Source, today we are covering the misconception that DYI is just more expensive. And while that may be true in pure monetary terms, switching to Open Source also brings a number of great advantages that, while hard to express in hard currency, are definitely worth having!

Episode 292 – Open Source Misunderstandings: Security is “Their” Problem

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In a new series about misunderstandings that (still) surround Open Source, today we are covering the misconception that security is “their” problem. That’s simply not the case. When you leverage the awesome power that is Open Source, it is definitely your responsibility to make sure you have done everything you could to make sure your product or service is secure!

Episode 291 – Digital Adoption Platforms?

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Out with the old, in with the new… snake-oil? Apparently the industry has not learned from the mistakes that were made with Digital Transformation projects, but never fear: the solution to all your ailments is here with the bright new marketing hype of Digital Adoption Platforms! Or are we just too cynically? You be the judge!