About Professional Open Source

JBoss is the leader in the second generation of open source, which JBoss Inc. has termed Professional Open Source. The Professional Open Source methodology is based on the following:

• It hires and pays experts in the open-source community to write exceptional and innovative software full time.

• It uses only open-source licenses that are friendly to end-user IT shops, independent software vendors, and the community itself.

• Directly and through its authorized partners, JBoss Inc. delivers the best support services available, and all of them are backed up by the real product experts.

• Unlike first-generation open-source providers, JBoss Inc. controls the direction and source code for its projects. It can ensure that all bug fixes and patches are rolled into future versions of its products.

• By combining enterprise-proven technology, business-friendly open-source licenses, and world-class support services, JBoss Inc. has made Professional Open Source the safe choice for end-user enterprises and independent software vendors alike.