Surviving as Open Source These Days: Harder Than You Think

A well-considered open-source software model paired with a dedicated and responsible community can create powerful tools that shape our world, but recent trends show companies shifting to more restrictive, enterprise-focused models, driven by issues such as protection from cloud providers, sustainability and revenue generation, maintaining competitive advantage, and managing the software ecosystem. A good OSS model should align with business strategy, adapt to market dynamics and trends, ensure long-term sustainability, promote community engagement, offer clarity and fairness in license terms, and ultimately, a well-considered open-source philosophy can take projects to heights never imagined.