A small company has developed a specialized software product that it configures specially for each customer. New customers usually have specific requirements to be incorporated into their system, and they pay for these to be developed and integrated with the product. The software company has an opportunity to bid for a new contract, which would more than double its customer base. The new customer wishes to have some involvement in the configuration of the system. Explain why, in these circumstances, it might be a good idea for the company owning the software to make it open source.

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Jaqueline Stout

Computers & Technology

12 June, 14:19

A small company has developed a specialized software product that it configures specially for each customer. New customers usually have specific requirements to be incorporated into their system, and they pay for these to be developed and integrated with the product. The software company has an opportunity to bid for a new contract, which would more than double its customer base. The new customer wishes to have some involvement in the configuration of the system. Explain why, in these circumstances, it might be a good idea for the company owning the software to make it open source.

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Justine Gill · Answer 1

It would be good for the company to make the item open source since it lessens the progression costs and attempts.

If turned into open source then the code would be available to the customers and are they could to take off upgrades and modify it to their own specific needs. It reduces the company's efforts, satisfies the customers whilts including them.