Open source software to generate $4.83 bln by 2012
Fact recorded on: June 17, 2008. Categories: Software, Software dev, Spending.
IDC expects worldwide revenue from open source software to grow at a 23% CAGR to reach $4.83 bln by 2012. Worldwide revenue from standalone OSS in 2007 was $1.73 bln.
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