16P. Broadening The Revolution: An Assessment Of Open Source Initiatives In The Caribbean and Latin America
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The aim of this project is to assess how different countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LANIAC) have approached open source software adoption. Specifically, I focus on the recent open source initiatives in Brazil, Cuba, and Jamaica. I also include a brief assessment of literature on prominent approaches for open source adoption, and how different countries have approached adoption. I will highlight current limitations of open source adoption and make recommendations for where growth is possible.
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تاریخ انتشار 2017