Re:Ask HN: Would you rather fund an open-source project or d...
by uberman on Monday August 07, 2023 @04:48PM
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Is the proposed software something that creates a competitive advantage or is foundational/plumbing?
I'm not going to fund an open source project that would represent an even fleeting competitive advantage. On the other hand, I'm not going to pay to build an in-house CMS. If I had the money would consider spending it to support some open initiative. The rub I see though is that most startups don't have the runway to throw discretionary spending at open source.
I'm not going to fund an open source project that would represent an even fleeting competitive advantage. On the other hand, I'm not going to pay to build an in-house CMS. If I had the money would consider spending it to support some open initiative. The rub I see though is that most startups don't have the runway to throw discretionary spending at open source.