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> Armin's claim that Bambu is making companies reconsider open source, is not at all substantiated I cannot say what is or is not making companies reconsider,
by the_mitsuhiko 3y ago
> Armin's claim that Bambu is making companies reconsider open source, is not at all substantiated
I cannot say what is or is not making companies reconsider, but Prusa is on the record about their struggles: https://blog.prusa3d.com/the-state-of-open-source-in-3d-printing-in-2023_76659/ https://blog.prusa3d.com/the-state-of-open-source-in-3d-prin...
- cmsj 3y agoIn which they clearly articulate that they are not reconsidering open source: * We stand by our roots in open-source and will continue to do so. * Our desktop 3D printers will always be open source. We intend to continue publishing plastic parts, along with firmware source codes. * We will stay open to third-party component manufacturers, accessories, add-ons, and unofficial upgrades. * PrusaSlicer will always be open source. * Our investment in PrusaSlicer and firmware development will continue at the same or higher level.
- the_mitsuhiko 3y agoDid you read the section about a new license they are considering? The second bullet point is in violation of the OSI open source definition.
- cmsj 3y agoI did, and I agree. I was commenting about the software/firmware because that's what seemed to be under discussion in OP's and your post. Now it seems like actually maybe the whole thing was about the controller board designs?
- the_mitsuhiko 3y agoIt’s about the challenges of open source companies and that some (us included) are rattling on some of the OSI foundations.