Re:How a VC-funded company is undermining the open-source co...
by iainmerrick on Monday July 24, 2017 @11:23AM
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Even if it were as simple as that, it wouldn't be as simple as that!
There's a difference between short-term and long-term profitability. Being 'nice' might limit profits in the short term but might be crucial for long-term survival.
And, nobody knows for sure what the correct long-term strategy is. Not every step that yields an immediate profit is a step in the right direction.
There's a difference between short-term and long-term profitability. Being 'nice' might limit profits in the short term but might be crucial for long-term survival.
And, nobody knows for sure what the correct long-term strategy is. Not every step that yields an immediate profit is a step in the right direction.