That is how I read the bit about exploitation as well. > That sounds like a problem, and it is if you are narrow-mindedly thinking about how to monetize the op

That is how I read the bit about exploitation as well. > That sounds like a problem, and it is if you are narrow-mindedly thinking about how to monetize the open source software directly. That may be true, but there is another thing to consider: earning a living by running a business is challenging. Many people do not earn enough money for it to be worth while. Most will have to put up with other businesses trying to freeload, or at the very least cut an unreasonable deal. It is easy to claim the difficulties with open source exist because the software is free (as in beer). Indeed, it is probably more difficult to make money because of that. On the other hand, it is also a difficulty faced by all businesses.