OPEN SOURCE IN THE STACK: IOUG 2006 SURVEY ON OPEN SOURCE TRENDS
This survey of Independent Oracle Users Group (IOUG) members was completed in July, 2006. (15 pages, including 20 charts and graphs)
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The use of open source software is now an integral part of the enteprise infrastructure among enterprises which also make extensive use of Oracle technology. This survey details the growth and application of open source solutions within the Oracle community. The report identifies four major classes of open source users in the Oracle community. Among the key finds are:
- Most open source deployments are still at the edge-of-the-enterprise applications.
- Enterprises don’t use open source for its ‘open source’ qualities. Only 19 percent report that developers in their company have made changes or modifications to the source.
- Open source databases, operating systems and middleware are more prevalent at smaller organizations.
The survey was completed by 269 respondents. Almost half, 49 percent, are database administrators, 28 percent come from the development and architecture community, and 20 percent are managers or executives. Respondents come from a range of industries, including services (18%), government and education (16%), software and high-tech (15%), finance/insurance (11%), and utilities/transportation (10%). About 35 percent come from larger organizations (with 5,000 or more employees), 33 percent from mid-size companies (500-4,999 employees), and 30 percent from small companies with fewer than 500 employees.
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