Some common questions which are asked frequently of open source programs include:

* How should I open source a proprietary project?
* How can I get some more support for this open source project?
* What business model will work best for this open source project?

It turns out that there are some very common patterns that can help answer all of these questions, by first answering the question "why?" This presentation will present some of the foundational questions that you should ask yourself when putting together a business case for an open source project. We will talk about the economics of open source, the steps involved in open sourcing proprietary code, and how you can help your company realize the benefits of open source.