sip and open source alan percy audiocodes, ltd. september 10-12, 2007 los angeles convention center...
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SIP and Open Source
Alan PercyAudioCodes, Ltd.
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September 10-12, 2007 • Los Angeles Convention Center • Los Angeles, California
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The Open Source Challenge
As a commercial company, we need to balance:
Contributing to Open Source Development
Leveraging Opportunities
Market Evolution
Making Money
Maintaining Intellectual Property
Staying in Business
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Working in a GPL environment
Challenge: How to contribute without giving away the store?
Commercial Software
Open SourceSoftware
?
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Example: API in Open Source?
Interface Software
API / Library
It’s virtually impossible to use an API without somehow exposing the header files and API objects!
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SIP to the Rescue
SIP Interface SIP provides the “common ground”
SIP
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• SIP (and other standards) have created an environment where open source software can be developed, leveraging commercial software/devices.
– Without cheating the spirit of the GPL– Without giving away intellectual property
• Positive Side Effects:– Open Source developers can leverage industry-leading
Research and Development departments– Interoperability
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September 10-12, 2007 • Los Angeles Convention Center • Los Angeles, California
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