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You could have a system of "software trusts" where source code is held in escrow. Businesses and governments could require this in vendor contracts.
by djur 5y ago
You could have a system of "software trusts" where source code is held in escrow. Businesses and governments could require this in vendor contracts.
- Buttons840 5y agoGood idea. The escrow company should also be in the business of advertising for their clients. "Here is a list of SaaS products you can depend on for the long term" they'd say, and I'd believe them because, worst case, the source code gets released. Whenever I thought something like "I need a finance app" I'd head on over to saasescro.com to see who they recommend. The escrow company could then use this clout to win more customers. We're heading towards a world where there's 20 SaaS apps for everything imaginable (or are we already there?), this could be a competitive edge.
- jandrewrogers 5y agoThis has been common practice for decades.