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I think GP just means that OrbStack will no longer be free post beta, and that was their objection. I have no problem paying for quality products, which OrbSta

I think GP just means that OrbStack will no longer be free post beta, and that was their objection. I have no problem paying for quality products, which OrbStack appears to be … but developers hear the words “license” or “free” and then get hopeful they can get a free lunch. As such, a suggestion, just remove this line from your FAQ: “Educational and non-profit open-source licenses subject to approval. Commercial open-source developers must purchase a license.” Talking about open source in the same context of a paid subscription might be confusing people.

rhaps0dy 3y ago
> Talking about open source in the same context of a paid subscription might be confusing people. It's making some useful work though. It's only going to be free for non-profits who develop open-source software. (I work at a non-profit which makes some closed-source software, and I'm an Orbstack user, so I expect to pay when the time comes)
- benterix 3y ago
  > I work at a non-profit which makes some closed-source software Out of curiosity: is it for internal use?
  - rhaps0dy 3y ago
    At the moment yes, but we're planning to share it with some similar organizations and independent researchers.
kdrag0n 3y ago
Yeah, I can understand that, but since it's for work I figured I'd ask whether it's a flat-out objection to anything paid, or if it's more to do with something specific about the license. Thanks for pointing that line out — just reworded it to be more clear.