This idea, that ideas come from society and should be returned to society, resonates with me profoundly. (And 20 years seems generous.) It almost seems selfish

This idea, that ideas come from society and should be returned to society, resonates with me profoundly. (And 20 years seems generous.) It almost seems selfish to keep ideas from the public so that the "creator" can continue to profit. As developers, we have seen over and over again the exponential multiplier that the community can be. Release the source and open the doors to infinite possibilities.