Anyone planning on using or creating an open source project should become familiar with the links below.
TBS Open First Whitepaper provides information on open standards, software use, software contribution, markets and culture.
TBS Open Source Standards & Guides (Draft) includes how to develop a concept case for open source, acquiring open source software, guide on using open source software, guide on contributing to open source software and a guide on publishing open source software.
GC Open Resource Exchange lists services for open source code, software, standards, partnerships and design. Also lists open source repositories and catalogs in the Government.