Dynamics of Open Source Movements

This paper considers a dynamic model of the evolution of open-source software projects, focusing on the evolution of quality, contributing programmers, and users who contribute customer support to other users. Programmers who have used open-source software (OSS) are motivated by reciprocal altruism...

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Main Authors: Athey, Susan (Author), Ellison, Glenn (Contributor)
Other Authors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Economics (Contributor)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley Blackwell, 2015-04-23T14:39:57Z.
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