Use Of Open Source Software Will Double In Higher Ed

Open source software will nearly double in the education space over the next four years. From its present level of $286.2 million, the market--including software, services, and maintenance--will reach $489.9 million by 2012, according to a report released today by market analyst Datamonitor, which proclaimed that "open source software has the ability to change the face of the education Industry." The report also warns, however, that there are risks involved with deploying open source solutions, particularly in the areas of support and maintenance. Read more at:
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