OSINF: the lifeblood of decision-making
By Steve Gibson
14 Nov 2007
'Open source' information (OSINF) is that which is in the public domain and is legally obtainable. Being in the public domain, however, should not be confused with being available to the public. There are barriers to entry - notably money and effort. In the absence of a knowledge- or ability-based economy, the exchange of information - for money and/or endeavour - remains a potent validation of the worth of that information.
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14 Nov 2007
'Open source' information (OSINF) is that which is in the public domain and is legally obtainable. Being in the public domain, however, should not be confused with being available to the public. There are barriers to entry - notably money and effort. In the absence of a knowledge- or ability-based economy, the exchange of information - for money and/or endeavour - remains a potent validation of the worth of that information.
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