scholarly journals Towards a Global Research Infrastructure for Multidisciplinary Study of Free/Open Source Software Development

2008 ◽  
pp. 143-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Les Gasser ◽  
Walt Scacchi
Keyword(s):  
Software Development ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Research Infrastructure ◽  
Open Source Software Development ◽  
Free Open Source Software ◽  
Multidisciplinary Study ◽  
Free Open Source ◽  
Global Research

Free Software Development

2005 ◽  
pp. 152-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret S. Elliott ◽  
Walt Scacchi
Keyword(s):  
Software Development ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Free Software ◽  
Work Practices ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Open Source Software Development ◽  
Free Open Source Software ◽  
Mailing Lists ◽  
Free Open Source

This chapter presents an empirical study of a free software development community and how its virtual organizational culture influences its work practices. Results show that beliefs in free software and freedom of choice, and values in cooperative work and community influence work practices and norms. The authors wish to convey the importance of understanding the deeply held beliefs and values of the free software movement by showing how a free software development community uses computer-mediated communication in the form of IRC (instant messaging), mailing lists, and summary digests to mitigate and resolve conflicts, build a community, reinforce beliefs, and facilitate teamwork. Results are intended to assist future contributors and managers of free/open source software development projects in understanding the social world surrounding free/open source software development.

Understanding Free/Open Source Software Development Processes

2006 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walt Scacchi ◽  
Joseph Feller ◽  
Brian Fitzgerald ◽  
Scott Hissam ◽  
Karim Lakhani
Keyword(s):  
Software Development ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Open Source Software Development ◽  
Free Open Source Software ◽  
Development Processes ◽  
Free Open Source
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