Linuxtopia.com: Don't do it for Money | Linux Today

Linuxtopia.com: Don’t do it for Money

Written By
D
Dave
Oct 25, 1999

[ Thanks to Troy for
this link. ]

“When most people hear the term “Linux”, all they know about it
is that it’s a free operating system. Instinctively, they think
“How does one support himself by way of free software?” There are a
myriad of ways to make money off of open source software in
general, and Linux in particular. Just look at RedHat Software for
an example. I think it’s great that people have found ways to
make a living by doing what they love, and working on Open Source
software, but I am bothered by people who are jumping on the Linux
bandwagon simply to cash in.

“Now what’s wrong with making a quick profit? People who got in
on the RedHat IPO got an eightfold return on their investment
within days, so why shouldn’t you strike gold? The answer’s simple,
and twofold.”

Complete
Story

D

Dave

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