Abstract: Much of the universe of open-source software is categorized; abundant open-source software is found for most categories. However, relatively few dual-licensed open-source software programs are found, and very little open-source software is found for vertical markets. Explanations are explored.

Keywords: dual license, horizontal market, open source, vertical market

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Recommended Citation: Conlon, M. P. (2012). Open Source Software in the Vertical Market: an Open Niche?. Journal of Information Systems Applied Research, 5(1) pp 16-25. http://jisar.org/2012-5/ ISSN: 1946-1836. (A preliminary version appears in The Proceedings of CONISAR 2011)