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Re:Placemark is going open source and shutting down by type0 on Tuesday November 14, 2023 @06:31AM (#38261985)
> but sell a service to companies and administration around it. That’s why it’s FOSS from the beginning.

This doesn't work for everyone, some startups can't afford to put two thirds of the resources on providing support. I think it's sad that there usually no middle way to structure your business with FOSS in mind.

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Re:Placemark is going open source and shutting down by tristramg on Tuesday November 14, 2023 @06:37AM (#38262028)
I agree. That’s our choice, mostly because of our background as service provider (we usually charge by time) it’s in our comfort zone while we are uncomfortable in marketing and trying to get 1000 recurring paying customers. Everyone is different.

And yes, I’m frustrated that living from doing FOSS is hard. And it is also hard to spend only 1 day/week to do smaller contributions…

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