In an earlier article, I examined some of the recent dynamics in open source software, specifically around the for-own-profit commercialization of some projects by large cloud providers, and how that is driving smaller companies to seek out restrictive license models, in the process causing themselves considerable friction in their communities.
As befits a piece that deals with themes of free software and a polarized cloud industry, the article seemed to have struck a chord with several people, some of whom have contacted me to agree or disagree with my points. Rather than keep those to myself, I thought a follow up with three of these luminaries, with regards to their inside views on the topic, would be much more engaging.
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