I mean I get the service part, but why can’t somebody not just copy your code and do it better? Or just take your code make it closed source? Thanks
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>why can’t somebody not just copy your code and do it better?
They can.
The point of open source is that you are making it available to everyone to use, modify, and otherwise bastardize to their hearts content, unless otherwise stated.
People do not tend to desire to profit from open-source software, and typically do it because they believe that everyone should have access to that software regardless of their ability to pay.
You can’t make it “closed source.” That’s like putting toothpaste back in the tube. It’s already out.
You can take the open source code and create your own release of it, that’s called a “fork” and it’s very common. It’s your choice if that fork is also open source or not.
So how can you make money? Realistically, ads… or subscription services… or get creative. But not from selling the software.
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