Benjamin Carr, Ph.D. 👨🏻💻🧬#OpenSource #Foundations Considered Helpful
The "rug pull" here refers to companies that have used open source as a distribution mechanism, building a community and user base, before changing the license to be restricted. "This is #capitalism, yo. We've got #shareholders to satisfy. It's time to r#elicense that software, move to a #BusinessSource #license." [...] Where open source used to be a sustainable commitment, today too often it feels like a short term tactic. https://redmonk.com/jgovernor/2024/09/13/open-source-foundations-considered-helpful/
The "rug pull" here refers to companies that have used open source as a distribution mechanism, building a community and user base, before changing the license to be restricted. "This is #capitalism, yo. We've got #shareholders to satisfy. It's time to r#elicense that software, move to a #BusinessSource #license." [...] Where open source used to be a sustainable commitment, today too often it feels like a short term tactic. https://redmonk.com/jgovernor/2024/09/13/open-source-foundations-considered-helpful/
Open Source Foundations Considered Helpful
In the era of the open source rug pull, the role of open source foundations is more important than ever. The “rug pull” here refers to companies that have used open source as a distribution mechanism, building a community and user base, before changing the license to be restricted, rather than truly open source. “This
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