Nobody pays for FOSS, we can force them to
The article discusses the idea that open-source software (FOSS) developers can force companies to pay for their work by making it difficult for them to use the software without contributing financially. The author argues that this approach can be more effective than relying on the goodwill of users and patrons. The article highlights the example of the Free Software Foundation's (FSF) copyleft licenses, which require companies to share their modifications and extensions to the software.
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