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Why open source won't prevent cloud lock-in

DateMay 14, 2010

(InfoWorld) Open Sources blog by Savio Rodrigues

One of open source's promises is to minimize vendor lock-in. However, it's not so apparent that this value proposition holds when using software as a service (SaaS) or cloud-based platform services. The implication is clear: So-called open source cloud platforms, like the recently announced VMforce, are no more open than proprietary clouds -- and believing otherwise will trap you into unintended lock-in.

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