Don't get me wrong -- the things open source has been capable of is mind-blowing, but that doesn't mean its the only way great software can be built.
The effectiveness of a small, cohesive team shouldn't be overlooked just because that team has direct profit incentives. Does open-source help create a built-in community for software? Of course. But that doesn't mean closed-source teams can't build good communities, it just means they have to be a bit more intentional, which isn't necessarily a bad thing for these communities.
From what I have heard, closed source can be considered a liability when selling database software because clients will be wary of the company folding or the product being neglected when sales slow down. Of course, in the past, closed source database systems have done well.
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I don't know that I agree.
Don't get me wrong -- the things open source has been capable of is mind-blowing, but that doesn't mean its the only way great software can be built.
The effectiveness of a small, cohesive team shouldn't be overlooked just because that team has direct profit incentives. Does open-source help create a built-in community for software? Of course. But that doesn't mean closed-source teams can't build good communities, it just means they have to be a bit more intentional, which isn't necessarily a bad thing for these communities.
Thoughts?
From what I have heard, closed source can be considered a liability when selling database software because clients will be wary of the company folding or the product being neglected when sales slow down. Of course, in the past, closed source database systems have done well.