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Re:Open source isn't a tip jar – it's time to charge for access by bombcar on Wednesday March 25, 2026 @09:56AM (#47517409)
This is why I'm so glad when I find an open source project that has a book or similar that I can buy - I can expense a 50/500 book easily, getting a $5 expense for software approved is a PITA.
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Re:Open source isn't a tip jar – it's time to charge for access by Ferret7446 on Thursday March 26, 2026 @03:30AM (#47527611)
Maybe FOSS products should offer PDFs of the documentation as a "tip jar".
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Re:Open source isn't a tip jar – it's time to charge for access by bombcar on Thursday March 26, 2026 @09:17AM (#47530077)
Format the documentation as a PDF, enable it on https://www.lulu.com/ and sell it for $100-200 (and a hardcover at some stupid high price).

You’ll collect a few.

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Re:Open source isn't a tip jar – it's time to charge for access by TheNewsIsHere on Thursday March 26, 2026 @05:30PM (#47536038)
I’d do that even in my personal capacity. Buy a new copy every major version release (where that’s applicable).

At least the new edition would be a worthwhile expense.

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