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Re:Why there's no Rails Inc by davidw on Wednesday June 06, 2007 @11:39AM (#26625)
Perhaps what he means is that the "ecosystem" is a pretty level playing field right now. Since 37 signals conspicuously does not do rails development, service or support, anyone can jump in and play in that space.
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Re:Why there's no Rails Inc by tx on Wednesday June 06, 2007 @11:53AM (#26628)
I wonder what's the percentage of code that 37signals produces that goes into Rails itself, and how does it compare to their actual applications. I bet it's something like 9 to 1.

Don't get me wrong, I love Rails and thank you, 37signals, But let's not distort the reality: Rails is their biggest cash cow they are milking, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with it.

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Re:Why there's no Rails Inc by gerry on Wednesday June 06, 2007 @12:50PM (#26638)
How can it be a cash cow when there is no direct revenue from it? Rails is fantastic advertising for their company but it's their products that make them money. Rails just brings awareness.
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