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Matt Mullenweg on Automatic's Acquisition of Texts.com and the Importance of Open Source

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  • Matt Mullenweg is the CEO of automatic and co-founder of WordPress.
  • Automatic has acquired text T-E-X-T-S.com, a desktop app that combines multiple messaging apps into one interface.
  • The acquisition expands automatic's portfolio into the messaging space, which is a more competitive area.
  • The acquisition aligns with automatic's goal of becoming a comprehensive internet platform.
  • Matt Mullenweg believes that speed, focus, and leveraging competitors' weaknesses can help small companies compete against big players.
  • Tumblr has a niche audience of primarily young people who appreciate its anonymity and creative community.
  • Automatic acquired Tumblr for a de minimis amount after Yahoo previously purchased it for $1.1 billion.
  • Matt Mullenweg emphasizes the importance of open source software and the freedom it provides users.
  • Open source software allows users to have agency and autonomy in their digital choices.

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