Challenges to funding open source
Read OriginalThe article examines the challenges of funding open source software, drawing on the author's 15+ years of experience. It details three key reasons funding concepts fail: the difficulty of articulating tangible benefits for funders, the inherent challenge of justifying sustainability as a return on investment, and the reluctance of many maintainers to accept the expectations and obligations that come with being paid.
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