Comment on draw.io no longer free and open source software since August 27, 2024
vzq@lemmy.world 4 weeks agoBecause of the “no restrictions on use” thing.
I’m happy this arrangement works for you, but it’s clearly pushing beyond the boundaries of OSI-defined open source, let alone Free Software.
actually@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
I think anyone arguing that would eventually fall back to not so defined standards to make their point.
Ultimately, from my point of view, I am a developer who makes software that others will take advantage of to make their own profits. I have not made any ground breaking projects yet, but I am working on one the past year, and hope to have it widely used. Maybe it will, maybe not
But, my viewpoint is that users are greedy, they want everything for nothing. I also need users to want to use my stuff. Its a delicate balancing act.
I think ultimately, the op source code did it wrong in the beginning, if they had layered their work more, some of it open source, some closed source, they would not have the backlash now.
Maybe one day my own stuff will have similar controversy, or not! Either way, if people call my own stuff not open source enough, and I am looking at my bank account, I do not care
vzq@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
TLDR: I’m too lazy or self absorbed to go look at the OSI website.
actually@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
I honestly do not care, there are too many open source organizations doing their own plays for money and influence, honestly, in large, they are the best for progress
vzq@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
You sure run your mouth a lot for someone who “doesn’t care”.
theherk@lemmy.world 4 weeks ago
Well, there are many of us that do care about software freedom. If you don’t, I hope your software is as good as your understanding of open source.