APPENDIX TABLE QUESTIONS COUNT PERCENTAGE A32 Q31: How much do you agree with the following statements about open standards? Neither Somewhat Somewhat Strongly N/A Strongly disagree agree or disagree agree agree disagree Offering open source implementation 1 (0%) 3 (1%) 18 (4%) 55 (13%) 159 (38%) 184 (44%) improves the quality of a standard Open standards are important to the 1 (0%) 7 (2%) 12 (3%) 33 (8%) 131 (31%) 237 (56%) development of open source software Open standards promote interoperability that 4 (1%) 8 (2%) 12 (3%) 43 (10%) 135 (32%) 218 (52%) reduces switching and upgrade costs Open standards accelerate the standardization process 3 (1%) 9 (2%) 14 (3%) 64 (15%) 164 (39%) 165 (39%) A33 Q32: Which of the following are barriers to the widespread adoption of a standard? Confidentiality requirements and limiting participation in the development process 244 58% The time, complexity, and cost of licensing essential patents 213 51% Lack of control about the directions, changes, and support in private development 179 43% Resolving disputes on technical elements 175 42% None of the above 25 6% Don’t know or not sure 14 3% A34 Q33: Which model of standards development (open vs. closed) would best accelerate adoption? Don’t know or not sure 7 2% Definitely closed standards 9 2% Slightly closed standards 28 7% The same 76 18% Slightly open standards 120 29% Definitely open standards 181 43% Total 421 Don’t know or not sure 7 2% A35 Q34: Which model of standards development (open vs. closed) does your organization prefer? Don’t know or not sure 12 3% Definitely closed standards 13 3% Slightly closed standards 27 6% 46