Starting from remarkably humble beginnings over three decades ago, open source software is the story of a better mousetrap that wins over the world. Originally, the intent of open source projects was to create software that system administrators and developers could use without having to pay licensing fees – but it has become much, much more. This IDC Technology Spotlight takes a deeper look at the value proposition associated with using commercially supported open source software in mission-critical environments, like IBM Z.
To read more, please visit: IDC Tech Spotlight: Making Open Source Work for You: Achieving Optimum Value, Security, and Productivity