Watch out for hidden cost of Open Source software

Many businesses get attrached by OpenSource software to build their corporate applicaitons. It's great if you can manage the software at the source code level. Or else you will have a lot of fustration with "customizing" the software for your business' requirements or getting supports.

To me, OpenSource for business is equal to talents in your company. You have to have the right talents to manage and use the OpenSource software.  Unless you have very low requirement for yoru applications or find a perfect fit, chances are that you will spend a lot of manpower money on managing and customizing OpenSource software.

Therefore, first think about your company before you are attrached by the "free" offer of OpenSource software.