Open Source Software = Commodity.
A commodity is something required for an organization to exist or compete, that adds no differentiating value.
In the absence of a monopoly, an abundent item that everyone needs becomes less expensive as economies of scale come into play. In the presence of a monopoly, economies of scale do not apply.
- eLearning relies on standards for interoperability.
- Who controls the standards?
- Where do vendors make their money in the process?
- "FUD"- Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt.
