FOSS4G NA 2023 | Is it Wrong to Make Money with FOSS4G Technology - Michael Terner

Summary:
FOSS4G NA 2023 speaker, Michael Terner, addresses the question of making money with FOSS4G (Free and Open Source Software for Geospatial) technology. He outlines three viable business models: the Red Hat model (service and support fees), integration of FOSS4G into larger solutions, and open-sourcing technology with a premium model. Terner emphasizes the evolving hybrid landscape where open source and proprietary technologies coexist, highlighting the importance of supporting and giving back to the FOSS4G community.

Highlights:

💼 Business Models:

Red Hat Model: Service and support fees for free software.
Integrated Solutions: Incorporating FOSS4G into larger proprietary solutions.
Open Sourcing with Premium Model: Offering free base products and charging for advanced features.
🔄 Hybrid Landscape:

Future trend is a hybrid environment with a mix of open source and proprietary technologies.
Examples include Google's use of open source tools in unexpected places.
🌐 Community Support:

Importance of giving back to the FOSS4G community.
Contributions can include code, documentation, time, or financial support.
Hybrid implementations signify a coexistence of open source and commercial technologies.
👍 Conclusion:

Making money with FOSS4G is acceptable and sustainable.
Various business models coexist, and the hybrid approach is gaining prominence.
Encourages support for FOSS4G communities through contributions and adherence to licenses.

Video Tags:
#FOSS4G #OpenSource #BusinessModels #TechnologyIntegration #CommunitySupport #HybridImplementation #GeospatialTechnology #RedHatModel #PremiumModel #GoogleAPIs #CommercialTechnology #CommunityInvolvement #Innovation #FutureTrends #TechBusiness