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> We’re planning to release it as open source once the code base matures FWIW, historically this has meant "we'll release it it we fail". If the product has a
by ajross 3y ago
> We’re planning to release it as open source once the code base matures
FWIW, historically this has meant "we'll release it it we fail". If the product has actual market value and is attracting investment, you'll never win that fight with your backers unless you make the decision preemptively before they write their checks.
To be clear again: I don't doubt your sincerity here. I'm just saying that by the time the "code base matures" it won't be solely your decision to make, and that I don't trust the other stakeholders.