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Navigating Open Source and Cloud Challenges
This chapter explores the journey of establishing a successful open-source database company amid competition from well-established players like MySQL and Postgres. It discusses the evolution of software consumption models and the impact of cloud technology, while addressing the need for investment in open-source projects to sustain their viability against larger commercial players. The speakers reflect on their early experiences and pivotal moments in the open-source realm, particularly highlighting their involvement with the GIMP project.