[ Thanks to Barbara
Irwin for this link. ]
“In the past, businesses had to spend a lot of money on
licensing software. Now they can use free open source programs like
Linux. The cost of starting a company has decreased so more people
are doing it, Thompson said. “Open source catalyses the free market
and speeds up capitalism.”“People making things and sharing ideas is the heart of maker
culture so if you want to run a successful business, make some
friends. In the maker world, social capital can be more valuable
than investment capital. Cory Doctorow buys that. He’s an activist,
a sci-fi author and a maker who’s most recent work is called
Makers.“”Sharing has a direct benefit to people who are making,” said
Doctorow. “Other people will help you make stuff better.” His book
explores what the future might look like if maker culture goes
mainstream.”