The Definitive Proof: How 1998 Became Open Source's Ground Zero
New linguistic analysis debunks claims that 'open source' was widely used before 1998, revealing how the Open Source Initiative catalyzed the term's adoption. Historical data from books, magazines, and Usenet shows usage exploded by over 19,000% following OSI's founding, settling a heated licensing debate. This research reshapes our understanding of software history amid modern licensing controversies.