The impact of the open source model on security is an oft-studied topic. Rather than try to add anything new, I wish to point out some helpful references and try to address a couple of common misconceptions I have encountered in the clinical trial software and enterprise IT communities.
First of all, using an open source application, database, server, [...]
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Why Open Source is Good for International Health Research (and Everyone Else)
A recent article titled, “Could an Open-Source Clinical Trial Data-Management System Be What We Have All Been Looking For?”, published in PLoS (Public Library of Science) proposes that “international health research organisations combine their efforts and spending power and assist with the development of systems that are open to all.” This is a bold statement [...]
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