#open-source-sustainability

Open Source Business Model: Stop Chasing Ghosts

A mobile dev puzzles over free code fueling billion-dollar empires. Time to decode the open source business model without the BS.

Chainguard EmeritOSS Swoops In to Save MinIO and a Fleet of Forgotten Open Source Heroes

Picture this: 512 open source projects orphaned last year alone, including heavy-hitters like MinIO. Chainguard’s EmeritOSS just threw them a lifeline, promising security patches and stewardship.

Open Source Endowment Launches with $750K: Real Fix or Founder Club?

A fresh endowment fund drops $750K to bankroll open source maintainers — but after 20 years watching Valley hype, I'm asking: does this actually trickle down to the little guys? Or just another pat on the back for big-name founders?