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title: "Open Source CMS: 4 Questions for Higher Ed"
description: Explore key questions and insights about open source CMS, including common misconceptions, benefits, and challenges faced by colleges and universities. Make informed decisions for your web team.
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# Four Questions You Should Ask Before Considering an Open Source CMS

 

Educate yourself on the pros and cons of using an open source web content management system

### What's covered in this white paper:

- Four common assumptions about open source software
- Reasons why web teams tend to gravitate toward open source
- Typical pitfalls that colleges and universities discover using open source
- Testimonials from former open source users