As I have patiently explained to many tech type friends and colleagues, open source does not mean no revenue. PHP, MySQL, Linux and Firefox are all tools that can be worked into a business model for both vendors and clients alike.
Here’s hoping for a great 2006 for open source goodness.
Looking Back at Open Source in 2005 – bhmit1 writes "BusinessWeek is reporting on the open source progress in 2005. Their conclusion: "in 2005, the software movement finally gained traction in Corporate America and saw a new influx of VC cash." Has the shift in corporate america really occurred or are activities like the profitability of Red Hat signalling that the CEO’s are still holding on to the old way of business?"
(Via Slashdot)
