# Understanding Open Source Business Models for the C-Suite

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InstaBlinks EP 09: The Advantages of Adopting Open Source Software
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 In this 9th episode of InstaBlinks, Justin McLean, VP of Training Services at Instaclustr, discusses the advantages of using open source software, the Apache Software Foundation, and the comparison between Open Source vs. traditional proprietary.  
   
  
   
**1:26** What is the Apache Software Foundation?  
**2:32**  Benefits of Open Source  
**3:10** Innovating with Open Source  
**4:22** Open Source vs. Traditional Proprietary  
**6:11** Open Source Decision Factors

 

 

 

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