Metrics for OSS performance

Hi there,
This is my first visit to the list, and I am thrilled
to find such a knowledgeable group!
Does anyone know of any reference with a good (valid
and reliable) mesure of "performance of Open Source
Software"?

Thanks a lot
Jorge - Ivey - Western

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