Trends & Forecasts Open Source Apps Increase in Number, Free Report Says By NewsDesk Oct 4, 2004 Computer Sciences Corp. (CSC) has published a 96-page report on Open Source software and its potential benefits to business and government. According to the report, open source applications are rapidly increasing in number and type -- and they're powering both vital government and high-volume consumer systems. The open source movement is producing tremendous gains in efficiency, cost savings and quality, as well as radically changing the way software is developed and marketed. The report, entitled "Open Source: Open for Business," details how and why open source has gained strength, provides case study examples, describes a variety of product types and offers a robust appendix of source Web sites. Open Source also contains in-depth information about little-known licensing and legal ramifications. The report is available at: www.csc.com/features/2004/uploads/LEF_OPENSOURCE.PDF  © Copyright 2003 Real World Linux Biz. All Rights Reserved.