Organizations of all sizes and in all stages of their development are beginning to seriously consider open source software as a way to squeeze maximum value from each IT dollar. In reaction, proprietary vendors have retaliated with a concerted message designed to spread fear, uncertainty and doubt about the legal implications of fueling the enterprise with open source software. It's imperative that an organization understand the legal and contractual implications of any enterprise software it implements, whether open source or proprietary. And open source software can present unique issues. This session is designed to distinguish the legal realities of open source software from the marketing hype, identify and categorize realistic areas of concern, and offer practical advice for CIOs and in-house counsel on steps they can implement internally to mitigate legal risks.