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Many of the most successful open source projects I can think of were funded by universities (Linux and Gnu) or natural monopolies (Unix). Their creators didn't
by username223 8y ago
Many of the most successful open source projects I can think of were funded by universities (Linux and Gnu) or natural monopolies (Unix). Their creators didn't become billionaires, but the sources of money were willing to pay them a comfortable living. Maybe it's the expectation that open source should be a massive fountain of wealth that is the real problem.
- jrochkind1 8y ago> Maybe it's the expectation that open source should be a massive fountain of wealth that is the real problem. Maybe. But I also think that kind of funding for open source you talk about is not there for high-complexity projects in the present time. It's not that I don't like that traditional model. I am legitimately worried it is no longer feasible.