Do open source software developers listen to their users?
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Do open source software developers listen to their users?
In application software, the satisfaction of target users makes the software more acceptable. Open Source Software (OSS) systems have neither the physical nor the commercial boundaries of proprietary software, thus users from all over the world can interact with them. This free access is advantageous, as increasing numbers of users are able to access OSS; there are more chances of improvement. ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: First Monday
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1396-0466
DOI: 10.5210/fm.v17i3.3640