This document introduces a panel discussion on the future of open source software. It lists the panel members, which include executives from Ingres, Sun Microsystems, SugarCRM, Ubuntu, and Acquia, as well as the moderator Michael Skok from North Bridge Venture Partners. It also references an annual survey of open source software attendees and customers of the panelists' companies.

1. Putting Open Source to Work
The Future of Open Source:
Exploring the Investments,
Innovations, Applications,
Opportunities and Threats
Michael Skok
General Partner
North Bridge Venture Partners
March 2008
Putting Open Source to Work

2. Our Panel
• Roger Burkhardt, President CEO, Ingres
• Marten Mickos, SVP, Sun Microsystems
• John Roberts, Chairman, CEO, SugarCRM
• Mark Shuttleworth, Founder, Ubuntu
• Jeff Whatcott, VP Marketing, Acquia, Inc.
• Michael Skok, GP, North Bridge Venture Partners
Putting Open Source to Work