As an open source strategy consultant, Maria Winslow assists clients in understanding the technical and budgetary impact open source software will have on their computing environments.
Her recent book, "The Practical Manager's Guide to Open Source", guides IT directors and system administrators through the process of finding practical uses for open source that will integrate seamlessly into existing infrastructures, as well as understanding the costs and savings. Ms. Winslow is a frequent speaker and author on the topic of open source, and is a contributing editor of open source applications at LinuxPlanet and Linux Today.