nkobel003
January 22nd, 2008, 09:28 AM
Hello everyone.
I'm writing a research paper (approximately 20 - 30 pages) on Linux and open source software. As of right now, a big problem exists that I need to take care of right away: what are some observable communities?
My professor said that we need to have at least ONE observable community (forums not okay) that I can go to for two hours a week to add to my paper. This class is an introductory class to researching, so deviating from that path is forbidden. I live in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and there is a corporation called Linux Box that deals with customizing open source software to suit business's needs.
http://www.linuxbox.com
Does anyone have an idea for an "observable community?"
My biggest concern is the "observable community" aspect, but I also need some resources for researching this topic. Does anyone have some good resources for researching Linux and open source software? Suggest things like GPL, history of, comparison with Windows and Mac, etc.
I hope to take an objective point of view on this paper, so please avoid Linux fundamentalist resources. (it's almost like a religion, ha!)
Thanks for all of your time, and feel free (as in free speech) to email me,
Nick
I'm writing a research paper (approximately 20 - 30 pages) on Linux and open source software. As of right now, a big problem exists that I need to take care of right away: what are some observable communities?
My professor said that we need to have at least ONE observable community (forums not okay) that I can go to for two hours a week to add to my paper. This class is an introductory class to researching, so deviating from that path is forbidden. I live in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and there is a corporation called Linux Box that deals with customizing open source software to suit business's needs.
http://www.linuxbox.com
Does anyone have an idea for an "observable community?"
My biggest concern is the "observable community" aspect, but I also need some resources for researching this topic. Does anyone have some good resources for researching Linux and open source software? Suggest things like GPL, history of, comparison with Windows and Mac, etc.
I hope to take an objective point of view on this paper, so please avoid Linux fundamentalist resources. (it's almost like a religion, ha!)
Thanks for all of your time, and feel free (as in free speech) to email me,
Nick