So you want to compete with or replace open source
Read OriginalThe article examines the tension between the collaborative foundations of open source software and the competitive business models of startups seeking to monetize it. It argues that the core economics of FOSS rely on shared R&D and cross-institutional collaboration, which are incompatible with strategies aimed at exclusive monetization and competition within the same project.
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