Notes On Work - by Caleb Porzio I'm still feeling weird about open source
Dec 24, 2024
Dive into the complex world of open source software, where sharing ideals collide with the realities of commercialization. The speaker reveals their inner conflict about ownership and the ethics of charging for software. Explore the delicate balance between creativity and profit, and how it shapes the future of technology. This thought-provoking discussion sheds light on the personal and communal tensions within the open source community.
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Hoarding Code
- Caleb Porzio talks about building cool software that doesn't see the light of day.
- He feels an impulse to hoard code due to a pessimistic view on open source.
Open Source Benefits Businesses
- Open source, while pure, mostly benefits businesses trying to make a profit.
- Developers primarily use open-source software at work, within a business context.
Open Source and Friendships
- Caleb Porzio draws a parallel between open-source resentment and feeling left out by friends.
- He suggests focusing on being more desirable rather than resenting the group.