Core-periphery communication and the success of free/libre open source software projects

Abstract We examine the relationship between communications by core and peripheral members and Free/Libre Open Source Software project success. The study uses data from 74 projects in the Apache Software Foundation Incubator. We conceptualize project success in terms of success building a community,...

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Main Authors: Kevin Crowston, Ivan Shamshurin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Brazilian Computing Society (SBC) 2017-07-01
Series:Journal of Internet Services and Applications
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13174-017-0061-4