Drew DeVault • 3/3/2021

To make money in FOSS, build a business first

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The article argues that to successfully monetize free and open source software (FOSS), developers must prioritize building a business plan from the start, not after the software is built. It warns that building software first risks others capitalizing on it. It covers essential business questions and various monetization strategies like support contracts, consulting, SaaS, and donations.

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