Eight Arguments for Open Source
http://www.waterandstone.com/cms-articles/8-for-open-source.html

Shreves, Ric
Water and Stone
2004

Abstract:

Is Open Source better? It's not a black and white question; the answer will depend on your needs and circumstances. Still, there are some very good things to be said for supporting Open Source and Open Standards. Here's a list of the top reasons why we prefer Open Standards and Open Source development.