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> We need law changes to ensure that open source can be sustainable and companies pay the fair share of revenue they make by using it. We don't need more laws.
by ulzeraj 5y ago
> We need law changes to ensure that open source can be sustainable and companies pay the fair share of revenue they make by using it.
We don't need more laws. There is something called a License Agreement.
However if you publish your stuff on GPL and other permissive licenses you can't really complain about Amazon, Google and Microsoft making millions on your code while you beg for donations on your Github page.
- muyuu 5y agonot sure why are you being downvoted, you have accurately described the incentive structure leading to these situations
- fsflover 5y ago> We don't need more laws. There is something called a License Agreement. We just need UBI.
- nlitened 5y agoHow would UBI help software developers pay for their libraries? They are already among the most highly paid professionals.
- fsflover 5y agoPeople who enjoy doing open-source will be able to dedicate more time to their (very useful) hobby.
- ttt0 5y agoWhy UBI? I don't want any money, I have a job.