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It's likely they are already doing so, but they may need help understanding whether they are encumbering your intellectual property rights or complying with your expectations. Some companies don't allow their engineers to contribute, but there can be a downside to that. The top engineers will want to contribute, and by contributing, you may be able to set the direction of open source projects so they will meet your needs.
Last updated on November 17, 2009 by Heather Meeker