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:Cashing In On Open Source Projects the eBay Way
Cashing In On Open Source Projects the eBay Way
Dec 11, 2007, 03 :15 UTC (4 Talkback[s]) (4149 reads)

(Other stories by Bill Andad)

[ Thanks to Bill Andad for this link. ]

"Whenever I see a press release that includes words such as monetize, world's largest and unique position I have to admit I get a sudden urge to reach for the delete key. However, on this occasion I decided to read on simple because it came from the direction of SourceForge.net and concerned the opportunity to monetize open source software. Not that I am 100% convinced that this is as close to the heart of the open source developer as some pundits believe. That said, if anyone can produce the necessary software alchemy then it has to be SourceForge.net, occupying as it does the lofty position of the world's largest web site for open source development and distribution..."

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I think that open-source software should ...   "Cashing In" defeats the purpose of open-source...   
calcprogrammer1
Dec 11, 2007, 05:08:39
 
While support via linux forums, IRC, and ...   Re:   
mors
Dec 11, 2007, 13:05:55
 
> I think that open-source software shou ...   Re:   
techdog
Dec 11, 2007, 18:26:43
 
I know that I didn't spend 4 years g ...   Re: Re:   
jp
Dec 12, 2007, 13:36:11
 
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