Company
Date Published
Author
Vlad A. Ionescu
Word count
1483
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Earthly Technologies is ceasing its commercial services, including Earthly Cloud Satellites and related features, due to challenges in commercializing its open-source project despite widespread adoption. The company cites difficulties in monetizing the technology and open-source cannibalization, whereby users could achieve the same benefits without subscribing to paid services. As a result, Earthly will stop active development and maintenance of its open-source project, encouraging the community to create a fork, while also suggesting the alternative Dagger for users seeking similar functionalities. Although Earthly is ending its current offerings, the company plans to focus on developing new products, emphasizing its commitment to innovation and continued support for its community.