What does open source community mean?

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Too much thought on companies....

...not enough on individual efforts. I think some folk get too caught up in the business aspect of it all and forget the root. I use plenty of FOSS tools that are backed by no large corporate entity. They may sometimes form a small business on top of their project but its usually SMALL.

Community seems to be strongest when the project is about doing something a person enjoys and sharing it with others that have a need or enjoy it and putting all the contributions and work together for the good of all involved. It might make money down the road directly or it might not. It may make money indirectly as a part of a bigger whole.

Just like consumer products I think people miss the point behind things when they look too hard at a business side that may not even be there.

Posted by: storm14k   Posted on: 05/07/09 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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