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Yes, Kreya is closed source. We explain our reasons in https://kreya.app/blog/why-kreya-isnt-open-source https://kreya.app/blog/why-kreya-isnt-open-source (whic
by CommonGuy 4y ago
Yes, Kreya is closed source. We explain our reasons in https://kreya.app/blog/why-kreya-isnt-open-source https://kreya.app/blog/why-kreya-isnt-open-source (which got us mixed responses).
Regarding telemetry, we are very open about what we collect and only use anonymized data.
- phnofive 4y agoMixed responses: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30527594 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30527594
- rapsey 4y agoPeople commenting online is a specific subset of the customer base and general population. They will lean open source/anti-business/linux-desktop way more than those things are relevant in the real world. From online discussions one would think desktop linux is incredibly important, when in fact it is pretty irrelevant.
- quesera 4y agoMaybe, and I guess that's great for the commercial potential of a product. But we, who are paid to make the most informed decisions, have to think harder. Speaking personally, I use a REST/GraphQL client to test critical parts of an authenticated service. It is often necessary to test with elevated privileges. The consequences of credential leakage can be severe, and could have regulatory implications. I cannot accept a closed-source tool that sends uninspectable data to a third-party server.
- rapsey 4y agoCase-in-point why reading online comments needs to be taken with a heavy grain of salt. Following your needs would lead them into a grave. You are not a customer worth pursuing.
- quesera 4y agoThese needs are not incompatible with a marketable product, and in fact make the product viable for larger and more valuable customers. Open source is not a requirement, but auditability is critical. You can achieve auditability in a number of ways -- open source is just the least costly path.