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I disagree: just because something is open source doesn’t not imply the authors have any duty to also provide packaging and distribution as well. Distribution

I disagree: just because something is open source doesn’t not imply the authors have any duty to also provide packaging and distribution as well. Distribution is an orthogonal concern. The fact that many existing things are nicely distributed is a pleasant bonus, not a necessary condition.

tuyiown 3y ago
> open source doesn’t not imply the authors have any duty to also provide packaging and distribution as well If the authors are using open source as a selling point and marketing relay for broad audiences, I think there is a moral obligation to. For projects with little awareness, niche, or "just a hobby, won't be big and professional", yes sure, I would never think to have any opinion, nor bothering them.