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So, how exactly would Adam Smith explain the open source ecosystem? OSS devs clearly aren't beggars because they create value.
by Sharlin 2y ago
So, how exactly would Adam Smith explain the open source ecosystem? OSS devs clearly aren't beggars because they create value.
- schneems 2y agoI do a ton of open source but I don’t beg. I negotiate with my employer to find a common goal that advances the business and the community. Companies don’t donate out of (pure) goodwill. Lots of talks about risk mitigation. Even if they don’t donate money, the devs who rely on dependencies can still donate time as they choose (within limits).