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| Author: | Lamastra, C.R. |
| Title: | Software innovativeness. A comparison between proprietary and Free/Open Source solutions offered by Italian SMEs |
| Journal: | R & D Management
2009 : MAR, VOL. 39:2, p. 153-169 |
| Index terms: | software markets innovation technological innovation intellectual property law property rights small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) Italy |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This paper aims to contribute to the literature on the issue by addressing the following research questions: Are programs based on Free/Open Source Software (FOSS) solutions more innovative than proprietary ones, and, if so, which innovation dimensions are typical of the FOSS production mode? Based on a sample of over 130 software solutions produced by Italian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and using a methodology frequently applied in technology management to evaluate innovativeness of products and services, this exploratory study offers initial insights into what happens with alternative metrics being used to study complex innovation processes in the software market. |
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