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by Ana Maria João BG 11 years ago

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Software programs

The text contrasts two models of software development: the Cathedral and the Bazaar. The Cathedral model is characterized by restricted access to source code and high copyright laws, with development led by individual experts.

Software programs

Software Programs

Linux

«a strenght becomes a weakness»

Wikipedia

Bazaar Model

Refining old programs
Global innovation
Create and manage value
Central Authority

Redistribute the work

Meld

Choose

Syntethise

Peer production

Every company

Every person

Beliefs

Thoughts

Ideas

OPEN SOURCE

Free
Costumer loyalty
Collect and cathegorize information
Speed on debugging

Requires little coordination

Crowd diversity

Different ways of seeing

Different approaches

Different agendas

Less privacy and security
Unfinished product
Ignorance of crowds
False democracy
Lack of stimulation
Lack of coordination

"The Cathedral and the Bazaar", by Eric Raymond

Internet

Cheapness
Efficiency
Speed

Cathedral Model

High copyrights laws
Restricted access to the original source code
Built by "individual [and talented] wizards"

CLOSED SOURCE

Benefits
Team work
Donations and subsidies
Meritocracy
Talented and skilled team
Professional product edition
Limitations
...
Lack of personal upgrades
Administration Power