Most open source start-ups have some sort of lock on the code - dual licensing, contributor agreements, "open core" add-ons and more. But is it possible to start a profitable company without any of those - with just skilled people delivering expert service and developing new code in the community? I don't just think it's possible - I'm doing it!
Software freedom advocate, blogger, entrepreneur. OSI President, IDG author, keynote speaker.
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1:40pm Contributor Agreements Considered Harmful by Richard Fontana
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