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> The question isn’t open-source-vs-proprietary, but open-source-vs-business-focused. I disagree. Some of the very successful FOSS projects are backed by busin
by StreamBright 8y ago
> The question isn’t open-source-vs-proprietary, but open-source-vs-business-focused.
I disagree. Some of the very successful FOSS projects are backed by businesses that benefitting using those. Linux, RocksDB, React, Tensorflow would be good examples.
- slantyyz 8y agoYeah, it seems like he's forgotten the about enterprise segment altogether. A lot of companies have OSS but make money charging for support and/or additional features (granted, some of those additional features may not be OSS). Examples: Liquibase, Pentaho, Flyway, etc.
- whoopdedo 8y agoIn that situation writing software is like cleaning dishes. No one in the restaurant business says, "We need to find a way to monetize our dishwashers."