Subject: Re: costs of developing an operating system
From: Joshua J.Kugler (isd@as.uaf.edu)
Date: Thu Oct 24 2002 - 14:49:08 AKDT
There was a document out not too long ago as to how much it would take to
produce (as in code) a distribution such as Red Hat. You might try looking
for that.
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On Thursday 24 October 2002 10:43, Chris Hamilton wrote:
> Not really a Linux question but I know there are bunch of Einstein Jr's on
> the list.
>
> I've got a research project for school. I'm looking for info on software
> development cost models, specifically for operating systems. If anyone has
> any good links to info I would be much appreciative. Doesn't necessarily
> have to be Linux or Unix, Novell, Windows, or any other type of OS
> development cost info would be great. I am basically looking for input
> variables that contribute to the overall costs of developing an operating
> system. Economists have a hard time accounting for the open source model
> ;)
>
> If you have any links to share you can shoot them to me off-list.
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