What if you like the idea of collaboration, letting list people use your work for free, and making some money on proserv with the people who need it?
Well, too fucking bad, because Megacorps (Amazon) or others can create an alternative to your product at a loss just to curbstomp you out of existence.
I don't blame a company for trying to earn a living for them and their family while trying to find a middle ground that allows for open source and free community usage.
> making some money on proserv with the people who need it?
If you invest in developing the tool, you'll still be the best option for supporting the tool.
> Megacorps (Amazon) or others can create an alternative to your product at a loss
This is why things like AGPL exist.
They have a business model that they cannot sustain - instead of changing the license (and pulling the rug under their community's feet), they should look into changing the business model.
What if you like the idea of collaboration, letting list people use your work for free, and making some money on proserv with the people who need it?
Well, too fucking bad, because Megacorps (Amazon) or others can create an alternative to your product at a loss just to curbstomp you out of existence.
I don't blame a company for trying to earn a living for them and their family while trying to find a middle ground that allows for open source and free community usage.