Unionize Free Software
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In the article “The changing economics of open source” Ken Mugrage present the Free Software Sustainability problem from the perspective of companies depending on free software developed by hobbyists. The article defines three different types of free or open source software: Free Software developed by companies or individuals trying to make a living by this activity. Open Source projects used for publicity of Big Tech. Free Software developed by hobbyists as a recreational voluntary activity. ...

How can we develop free software sustainably?

After discussion on Mastodon, I found these criteria were most wanted by the community that was willing to engage me there:

  • Accessibility of any scheme should match or even be greater than the accessibility of contributing to free software is today.
  • Decentralization of decision making. Any scheme shouldn’t require loyalty to some organization, person or persons.
  • Independence of Big Tech. Any scheme should work with or without the consent of Big Tech.