Foresighting FLOSS (free/libre/open source software) from a developing country perspective: The case of Turkey
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Tarih
2011-12
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Elsevier Science BV
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
Since free/libre open source software (FLOSS) promotes collaboration and contributions from different parties in software production and innovation processes, it can create a unique opportunity for developing countries, by generating an innovative capability in software technology. To benefit from this opportunity, it is important to understand the strategic factors and future trends that affect the development of an efficient FLOSS economy in developing countries. This paper aims to examine the strategic factors and future trends that are likely to affect the development and deployment of FLOSS in Turkey. Based on the internal and external factors identified through the practice of technological foresight, a SWOT analysis will be carried out to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for Turkey in creating a competitive software industry that can benefit from the advantages of FLOSS. Accordingly, with regard to the required technical infrastructure, an innovative/competitive business climate, skilled human resources and support for institutional structures, policy suggestions are outlined here that could be usefully implemented by government, industry and universities.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
Free software, Open source, Floss, Technological foresight, Software development, Developing country, Political-economy
Kaynak
Technovation
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Q1
Scopus Q Değeri
Q1
Cilt
31
Sayı
12
Künye
Yildirim, N., & Ansal, H. (2011). Foresighting FLOSS (free/libre/open source software) from a developing country perspective: The case of turkey. Technovation, 31(12), 666-678. doi:10.1016/j.technovation.2011.07.004
