Why is CableLabs distributing the OCAP RI under an open source license?
• Provide existing and new stack and application developers access to the source code and application development environment at no cost • Establish an environment where diverse companies and developers can access, develop and leverage a common source code base. • Attract new developers from the open source community to explore the cable platform and its potential. This platform provides cable operators, OCAP stack developers, application developers, and content providers exciting interactive tools to create interactive services for cable customers. By providing the platform as open source, innovators have free access to the source code to learn about how best to innovate in this environment.
