Lin, Y 2015, 'Open source and consumption' , in: The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Consumption and Consumer Studies , The Wiley-Blackwell.
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Abstract
This article illuminates the common concepts and widely-observed practices concerning open source. Positioning 'open-source' as a common practice and a viable methodology for collaborative participatory co-production in today's knowledge society, the article explains how open-source co-production participatory methods, now also seen in mundane cultural, food and beverage production and consumption, evolve from the Free/Libre Open Source Software (FLOSS) movement, what motivate people to participate, and how such practices implicate in different sectors in contemporary societies. This article argues that the open-source practices resemble the amateur DIY cultures and can be considered as a lifestyle, elected and subscribed by some. Open source suggests that consumption is no longer simply a passive activity; it could be a personal statement, a liberating, creative and varied experience.
Item Type: | Book Section |
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Editors: | Ryan, JM and Cook, DT |
Schools: | Schools > School of Arts & Media > Arts, Media and Communication Research Centre |
Journal or Publication Title: | Encyclopedia of Consumption and Consumer Studies |
Publisher: | The Wiley-Blackwell |
Refereed: | Yes |
ISBN: | 9780470672846 |
Funders: | Non funded research |
Depositing User: | Dr. Yu-Wei Lin |
Date Deposited: | 07 Oct 2013 16:29 |
Last Modified: | 16 Feb 2022 15:05 |
URI: | http://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/29482 |
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