
Late Night Linux – Episode 304
Late Night Linux
Funding Open Source: A Call to Action
This chapter explores the importance of financial support for open source maintainers, advocating for a suggested annual contribution from companies. It highlights the disparities between large and small companies in their capacity to contribute, and discusses the challenges of transparency and engagement in funding initiatives. The conversation also reflects on the complexities of open sourcing software, using Winamp as a case study for the pitfalls and humorous mistakes of early developers.
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