OSS is a means, not an end. And even as a means, it is one factor in a multitude of others and part of a complex trade-off.
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Replying to @nick_r_cameron
I love working on open source projects, but honestly the idea that 'open source is always better' drives me nuts
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Replying to @nick_r_cameron
When it comes to languages/libraries I think it is. Source diving is an invaluable tool that I can't imagine working w/o
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Replying to @sgrif
I guess I mean open source development - e.g., Android lets you do the source diving without signing up to OSS dev. Often criticised
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Replying to @nick_r_cameron @sgrif
but unfairly, IMO - they are clearly successful
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Replying to @nick_r_cameron
Sure. I've used the term "faux"-pen source to describe projects like that in the past. Not necessarily a dig on them
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