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Except that most 'closed' companies use open source software to build, host, or maintain their product. If everyone kept their software under wraps, their would
by danieldk 15y ago
Except that most 'closed' companies use open source software to build, host, or maintain their product. If everyone kept their software under wraps, their would be no giant's shoulders to stand on.
I think an acceptable (business-wise) middle-way is to open some components that are valuable to the world, but does not immediately make everyone a potential instant competitor.
- leftnode 15y agoDefinitely. A good middle ground is for companies to open source tools and side programs they write that make their work easier. Many other developers would probably derive benefit from them, and who knows, it could turn into another stream of revenue for that company.
- droz 15y ago> If everyone kept their software under wraps, their [sic] would be no giant's shoulders to stand on. There would be shoulders to stand on, you'd just have to pay for it.