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Can’t we trace a clear line that says: “Here is my new tech. It’s FOSS you can access the code and use it for free to build other technologies with it. You may
by holografix 7y ago
Can’t we trace a clear line that says: “Here is my new tech. It’s FOSS you can access the code and use it for free to build other technologies with it. You may not simply provide my tech as a service and charge money for that’s my biz model”
Example:
Here’s a fantastic new mixing machine. You can make your own for free and use it in other applications such as making smoothies or cakes. You may not start an industrial mixing biz and charge money for it. That’s my biz model.
- OJFord 7y agoMy understanding (from asking the same before) is that: * Yes, but that's de facto _not_ open source, because all OS licences allow commercial use by definition; * A licence isn't a magic bullet, you can have this model but if you're not prepared to enforce it it's useless.
- filleduchaos 7y ago> Yes, but that's de facto _not_ open source, because all OS licences allow commercial use by definition; The idea is probably that one would have to pay for commercial usage, which absolutely is compatible with open source.
- holografix 7y agoThanks for letting us know!