What US-based Open Source Vendors Need to Know About Europe
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Sandro Groganz explains what US-based open source vendors need to know about Europe: "Before you make the decision to expand into a major new market, you need to do some serious prep work. Research regulations at the local, regional, national, and EU levels; a discussion with a local lawyer in every country you plan to enter can save hundreds of hours of time you might have to spend if you run afoul of the authorities."