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As a decision-maker I care if something is open source or not. Because if it is, I can always fork it and maintain my own version if absolutely necessary. Not s
by OccamsMirror 2y ago
As a decision-maker I care if something is open source or not. Because if it is, I can always fork it and maintain my own version if absolutely necessary. Not something I ever want us having to do but knowing the option is there is huge. I don't want to be beholden to another corporation that could pull the rug out from under me. Open source software gives me that comfort.
- that_guy_iain 2y agoI did say "often won't know the difference" and didn't make an absolutist statement. And your comment basic confirms what I said, those who care care deeply and it's an issue they'll walk away from. But as I said, it's a very small niche.