> But what's the point if the software is only really applicable to certain commercial interests? Because it's available to all companies with the same commerc

> But what's the point if the software is only really applicable to certain commercial interests? Because it's available to all companies with the same commercial interests. OSI approved licenses are all non-discriminatory, so if you are open sourcing the software your business is built on, then the code is useful to not just your own business interests, but every company that shares your business interests, competitors included. I think that if you're releasing software in such a non-discriminatory manner then it is for the greater good (even if that greater good is only potential) and should be eligible for non-profit status.