Analyzes the 'Time Till Open Source Alternative' (TTOSA) metric, showing how quickly open-source alternatives emerge to challenge proprietary software.
Argues that free software projects should use free software infrastructure to avoid supporting proprietary platforms and strengthen the FOSS ecosystem.
The article argues that the Commons Clause threatens open source by turning projects proprietary, and discusses better funding models for maintainers.
Explores the motivations behind proprietary vs. open source software, arguing that understanding developer intent is key to choosing software that serves user interests.
Explores the Transitive Grace Period Public Licence, a software license allowing temporary proprietary use of improvements before open-sourcing.
