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The FOSS community still campaigns the idea of Open Sourced software on desktops. Why then is the same not as popular in other platforms like iOS or PWAs? I tru
by sirsuki 6y ago
The FOSS community still campaigns the idea of Open Sourced software on desktops. Why then is the same not as popular in other platforms like iOS or PWAs? I truly wish I could visit github.com/[my-iOS-ap]/project and contribute or read the geeks' changelog while the app store can have the simplified changelog for non-coders. This is one of the reasons I think https://blink.sh/ https://blink.sh/ is one of the best iOS apps out there.
- saagarjha 6y agoThe big issue is probably that the mobile platforms have significantly different monetization models and incentives. It’s possible to run an open source app, but you’re doing it mostly out of the good of your heart a lot of the time.