So, you want to "open source"?

Frequently, researchers will ask that their research outcomes be “open sourced,” however, many researchers, administrators and research sponsors having varying interpretations for what it means to “open source” a particular research outcome.  Further, the type of meaning ascribed to the desire to “open source” depends on the type of technology or material at issue, and what type of intellectual property rights are attached.

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