domains. It asserts trends in the evolution of software practices and solutions to the challenges ubiquitous nature free and … open source software provides"--Provided by publisher. …Foreword -- Preface -- 1. Volunteers in large libre software projects / Martin Michlmayr, Gregorio Robles, Jesus …

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