Why Open Source Companies Need to Give Up Control | Linux Today

Why Open Source Companies Need to Give Up Control

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Glyn Mody
Oct 20, 2009

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“In one sense, this discussion is a continuation of the
long-running argument about the larger relationship between free
software and open source.

“But there are also aspects that are unique to the business
world – not least because money is involved. For example,
here’s a post that suggests “the romantic open source
narrative is failing”, and the “open source
community” is “selling out”:”


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Glyn Mody

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