TY - JOUR T1 - Q&A. What business models are currently used with open source software? JF - Open Source Business Resource Y1 - 2010 A1 - Thomas Prowse AB - Over the past 15 years, I have seen OSS move from a technological novelty or curiosity to a key foundational element of our information economy. As a technology lawyer, I have found it fascinating to witness the parallel evolution of business models in this space. To answer this question, I will give a broad overview of some of the established and emerging OSS business models that companies, organizations, and individuals are currently using. PB - Talent First Network CY - Ottawa UR - http://timreview.ca/article/366 IS - July 2010 U1 - Gowlings Kanata Technology Law Office Thomas Prowse is a Partner with the Gowlings Kanata Technology Law Office, where his practice focuses on providing legal advice in the areas of technology law and technology-related commercial matters. Before re-joining Gowlings, Thomas was Senior Counsel with Nortel where he worked extensively on OSS matters as the Global Law Department leader on the Nortel Open Source Advisory Team. Thomas is also the President and Founder of n2one inc., which is currently developing a subscription-based open source software legal information service offering. He is a frequent speaker, writer, and blogger (http://www.commonsresource.com) on open source and other commons sourcing matters. ER -