There is no such thing as a free lunch
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| Abstract | There is no such thing as a free lunch
On being an open source citizen
Have you ever wondered?
- Why do people write software for nothing?
- How do those volunteers earn a living?
- How do those companies pay wages?
- How much did it cost to put this event on?
- Is there really such as thing as a free beer let alone free software?
- Is there any obligation on me as a user of open source software to contribute?
- How can I contribute to open source if I am not a developer?
This talk will explore the open source business model and the motivations of individuals, organisations and businesses that contribute to open source projects. It will hopefully prompt a discussion on what might be reasonably expected of users of open source software. |
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