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= Introduction =
= Introduction =
A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWOT_analysis SWOT Analysis] is often divided in two different analysis, both very important for the strategical planning.
The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWOT_analysis SWOT Analysis] provides helpful information to evaluate a project or venture and is one of the most important tools to the strategical planning of such project or venture.
It is hard to understand the nature of projects like the [http://fedoraproject.org Fedora Project] for someone who has not had much contact with communities such as Fedora due to their complexity and at some point the way they work; as a metaphor they could be in many ways compared to how a terrorist cell or terrorist network operates.


* '''External Environment''' - This will define the '''Threats''' and '''Opportunities''' of the Project and none of this factors can be controlled by the management, or in this case the [http://fedoraproject.org Fedora Project]. The '''External Environment''' is based on the following factors:
This was my first proposed challenge to the Fedora Community, some months have passed and I believe that I am in possession of experiences and information that can be used to produce this document with a minimal degree of accuracy.
** '''Demographic/Social Factors''' - An analysis based on social and demographic factors. Given the nature of the Fedora Project it is also important to look at geographical data.
From the operational point of view, this SWOT analysis has been produced by considering the last 4 months before the release of Fedora 13 "Goddard".
** '''Technological Factors''' - The technological factors in the Industry.
** '''Politic/Legal Factors''' - Legal and Politic factors. Factors like licensing and legislation are contemplated here.
** '''Economical Factors''' - The economical factors.


* '''Internal Environment''' - The internal environment provides the '''Strengths''' and '''Weaknesses''' of the [http://fedoraproject.org Fedora Project]. All this factors can be controlled by the Fedora Project and they are being evaluated according to:
This was a very interesting process to watch as most of the methodology and means became pretty much evident to me, and specially I felt that I've unravelled the veil behind FOSS.
** '''Men''' -
** '''Measures''' -
** '''Means''' -
** '''Machines''' -
 
The SWOT Analysis should provide information helpful in evaluating the Project's resources and capabilities to the competitive environment in which it operates. This is a instrumental resource in strategy formulation and selection.


= SWOT Analysis =
= SWOT Analysis =

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Introduction

The SWOT Analysis provides helpful information to evaluate a project or venture and is one of the most important tools to the strategical planning of such project or venture. It is hard to understand the nature of projects like the Fedora Project for someone who has not had much contact with communities such as Fedora due to their complexity and at some point the way they work; as a metaphor they could be in many ways compared to how a terrorist cell or terrorist network operates.

This was my first proposed challenge to the Fedora Community, some months have passed and I believe that I am in possession of experiences and information that can be used to produce this document with a minimal degree of accuracy. From the operational point of view, this SWOT analysis has been produced by considering the last 4 months before the release of Fedora 13 "Goddard".

This was a very interesting process to watch as most of the methodology and means became pretty much evident to me, and specially I felt that I've unravelled the veil behind FOSS.

SWOT Analysis

A SWOT Analysis is often divided in two different analysis, both very important for the strategical planning.

  • External Environment - This will define the Threats and Opportunities of the Project and none of this factors can be controlled by the management, or in this case the Fedora Project. The External Environment is based on the following factors:
    • Demographic/Social Factors - An analysis based on social and demographic factors. Given the nature of the Fedora Project it is also important to look at geographical data.
    • Technological Factors - The technological factors in the Industry.
    • Politic/Legal Factors - Legal and Politic factors. Factors like licensing and legislation are contemplated here.
    • Economical Factors - The economical factors.
  • Internal Environment - The internal environment provides the Strengths and Weaknesses of the Fedora Project. All this factors can be controlled by the Fedora Project and they are being evaluated according to:
    • Men -
    • Measures -
    • Means -
    • Machines -

The SWOT Analysis should provide information helpful in evaluating the Project's resources and capabilities to the competitive environment in which it operates. This is a instrumental resource in strategy formulation and selection.

Internal Environment

Strengths

Weaknesses

Critical Factors for Success

External Analysis

Opportunities

Threats

Comparative Analysis

Analysis and Proposals for Action