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No. They mostly do it to ensure that the software is actively maintained. When a home grown software reaches a certain level of maturity it makes sense to set a
by mokkai 14y ago
No. They mostly do it to ensure that the software is actively maintained. When a home grown software reaches a certain level of maturity it makes sense to set a roadmap and release it in the public domain. More users + developers = profit for both the company and the public.
- danmaz74 14y agoYes, if you get there that's a win-win. I wonder though how many projects really get a community support after they are open sourced by a company.