Theodore Ts’o • 4/24/2008

Organic vs. Non-organic Open Source

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This article explores the concepts of 'organic' and 'non-organic' open-source software development. It contrasts community-driven projects like Linux and Apache with corporate-sponsored projects like MySQL, discussing the challenges of transitioning between models and the importance of fostering genuine developer communities for success.

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