Why wouldn't communication scholars study the open source movement? By freeing up the source code and redistribution rights, software will evolve at an unprecedented pace. According to the GNU Manifesto, open source software will avoid "wasteful duplication of system programming" and efforts will be redirected to "advancing the state of the art." The advancement and hurried evolution of software shouldn't be ignored.
If open source technology penetrates the commercial market, there will be serious implications across the board. It would be irresponsible for the academic community not to study its progress and the pro's and con's of its adoption.
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