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What does Linus (& the rest of the Linux developers) get from YOU?
by virgilp 9y ago
What does Linus (& the rest of the Linux developers) get from YOU?
- unethical_ban 9y agoWell, Linus and other groups make such good software that companies pay them to make it directly or otherwise; other people release code for showing their own portfolio like an artist, to prove their skills; others do it so people on the Internet can help improve the code. And finally, none of this matters, because that rule applies to organizations making money (or trying to). Jane Hobbyist writing device drivers for the love of the job isn't a part of the saying.
- fvdessen 9y agoReputation ? (and other network effects that comes with having a large audience)
- virgilp 9y agoYou are the product that gives them reputation? Note - I'm not saying people don't have a reason to provide free stuff. I'm saying that the soundbite "you're the product!" is lazy, and sometimes misleading.