Open source is a business tool to a business. To some extent open source is a business tool to individuals, too (e.g., to get oneself hired). For a business o

Open source is a business tool to a business. To some extent open source is a business tool to individuals, too (e.g., to get oneself hired). For a business open source can be about building mind-share. Businesses that have mind-share often want to build vendor lock-in, enough so at least to make a decent profit. But it's a struggle because the vendor lock-in can destroy the mind-share building. The best way forward isn't always obvious.