9. Which of the following statements best describes the open source movement? A. The belief that capitalism is wrong B. The belief that ideas belong to the individuals who invented them, and they should profit from their use C. The belief that ideas should be free and not be "owned" or copyrighted for profit D. The belief that ideas do not contribute to sustainable prosperity and, therefore, should be available to all

9. Which of the following statements best describes the open source movement? A. The belief that capitalism is wrong B. The belief that ideas belong to the individuals who invented them, and they should profit from their use C. The belief that ideas should be free and not be "owned" or copyrighted for profit D. The belief that ideas do not contribute to sustainable prosperity and, therefore, should be available to all

Database System Concepts

7th Edition

ISBN:9780078022159

Author:Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan

Publisher:Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan

Chapter1: Introduction

Section: Chapter Questions

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