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Re:Commons Clause by zaphar on Tuesday August 21, 2018 @09:30PM (#17815494)
The person who needs a Redis replacement but isn't interested in selling something that isn't core to their business and wants some assistance in the development from other people who are like minded.

They may or may not be a fool but their are more returns than just licensing fees for such a project prestige and it's effect on hiring for a company. Developer happiness. Other similar intangibles.

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Re:Commons Clause by toomuchtodo on Tuesday August 21, 2018 @09:39PM (#17815542)
It seems to me, in the long run, it'd be cheaper to pay Redis for whatever they offer instead of attempting to craft your own solution, maintain it, and find others who also will maintain it. Developer happiness and exposure doesn't pay the rent.
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