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Dual License: A Good Move for Open Source Development Businesses

Posted by gsh on · 4 comments
CoolTechZone.com; By Matt Hartley 		Mail this story
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In the past, it seems like there has been a lot of angst surrounding the idea of dual-licensed software gaining any real traction. But after researching this, I think it has a real shot at giving traditional commercial-only software a run for its money. Even if it is simply in the long tail markets.

Thinking back to a popular fast food chain's slogan for a new sandwich at the time, by keeping the two sides separate, the fast food chain was able to take something that was not really "new" and make behind the product a whole lot better. I see the same approach becoming successful with Open Source and commercial software. Let me explain.

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Comments (4)

happyfeet ·
Not that anyone cares, but the link goes to an OS Weekly article, "Pro Tips to Prevent OS Malfunction".

I couldn't find the article on that site, but I found a link on Linux.com to this:

http://www.cooltechzone.com/Departments/Columns/Dual_License...
Scott_Ruecker ·
Fixed the link, Thank You. It did work when I checked it earlier. Sorry about that.
happyfeet ·
No problemo...

Actually, I was alluding to the attitude in many posts here about the source...not you... :-)
Scott_Ruecker ·
Ahhh, That does make me feel better.. ;-)

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