Monday, July 17, 2006

Navigate the open-source jungle

Timid about diving into the oceanic waters of open-source projects? A few former Microsoft employees have launched <A HREF="http://news.zdnet.com/2100-3513_22-6094497.html?tag=zdnn.alert">a Web site that evaluates open-source projects.</A> The site, Ohloh, is not a reviews site, but instead a directory of open-source software, its co-founder said. The site could appeal to developers who are frustrated by the number of open-source projects that lack clear explanations. Ohloh also seeks to help developers make a build vs. buy decision by offering code analysis.

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