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Open Source CMS Isn't Free (It's Not Even Cheap)

Open Source CMS Isn't Free (It's Not Even Cheap)
Does open source software really save time and money? As software that is available under a different licensing arrangement, open source isn't really in conflict with commercially installed software, or software delivered as a service (SaaS). Open source software still needs to be implemented, configured, maintained, managed, upgraded and tweaked. The real work on a Web project begins after launch; and bugs and software issues are only a small part of support issues. The paper goes on to perform a cost analysis, arriving neatly at the conclusion that while open source is definitely attractive, it is by no means free. It may, in fact, result in a bigger management overhead.  Get Free Technology Downloads Now!





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