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The Open Source Problem

InfoWorld, Monday, March 4th, 2024

Software freedom. User freedom. Why do we have to choose? Licensing hasn't kept pace with the reality of software in the cloud and AI.

Folks, we have an open source problem. And, no, it's not the problem some think. You'll hear people rail against corporations that falsely describe their code as open source. Sometimes they're correct. You'll hear others bemoan the influx of venture-backed companies that dilute the meaning of open source to fuel corporate gains. Sometimes they're correct.

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